Why is the BPOM License for Products Important?
Corporate Secretary Service Indonesia – What is a BPOM permit? Why should BPOM registered Food & Beverages products? are two things that are quite often a question for SMEs and buyers in the food and beverage sector. Actually, until now there are still many people / SMEs who do not fully understand the procedure for producing products that are correct, precise and safe according to BPOM standards. For some people who produce and sell a product, sometimes only packaged food or drinks, for example, the most important thing is that it tastes good. Cosmetic products, can whiten or smooth the skin is the main thing.
Explanation of What is BPOM
Both food products, instant powder drinks, cosmetics, traditional medicines, and the like that are sold must pay attention to the health and safety of those who consume or use them. Therefore, the BPOM institution was formed, which stands for the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency. BPOM has the main task of overseeing the circulation of medicines, food and beverages and various sold throughout Indonesia. The Drug and Food Monitoring System (SisPOM) used will be able to detect, prevent and monitor products sold to ensure consumer health and safety is maintained.
BPOM Certified Product Data and Marks
Typically, when a manufacturer registers a product with BPOM, it will get a number and label with a certain code. There are several series of this code such as SP, MD and ML. This code is given to food, beverage, medicine and cosmetic products.
The SP code or Extension Certificate is a registration number given to small businesses where the production process of the product will receive supervision from the City or Regency Health Office. The supervision is in the form of periodic counseling related to the production process that is safe and meets health standards.
Then there is the MD code, which is the code given to domestic Food and Beverage products given to food & beverage companies with large capital that can carry out all food safety provisions outlined by the Indonesian Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, the ML code or Overseas Food and Beverages is given to imported processed food and beverage products, either in packaged form or packaged domestically.
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How to apply for a BPOM Permit
The procedure for applying for a permit to BPOM for food and beverage product registration will be handled by the BPOM Food Safety Assessment Directorate. Registration of domestic food and beverage products and imported food and beverage products will have different registration mechanisms. A number of documents that must be provided include:
- A copy of the industrial license issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade or the Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal / BKPM).
- Original documents of lab test results related to products that contain nutritional claims, substances claimed in the label, chemical tests, microbiological contamination and metal contamination. The lab analysis report is valid for 6 months.
- The same label design that will be sold as well as product samples.
- A completed registration form.
Actually, the brief information above is still incomplete because there are still further steps that need to be processed, in addition to registering by coming to the nearest BPOM, producers can also apply for registration online. So here are the PortCorp can help you.
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