Indonesia Proposes Pharmaceutical-Grade Requirements for Certain Cosmetic Ingredients
On 27 January 2026, Indonesia’s Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) released a draft regulation introducing a List of Pharmaceutical Ingredients Used in Natural Medicines, Health Supplements, Quasi-drugs, and Certain Cosmetic Products. The draft regulation identifies specific ingredients that must meet pharmaceutical-grade standards when used in designated: Natural medicines, Health supplements, Quasi-drugs and Certain cosmetic products. The proposal follows […]
Indonesia: BPOM Issues New Requirements for Certificates of Analysis for Import Licences
On December last year, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) issued Decree No. 627/2025, updating the requirements for the Certificates of Analysis (CoA) submitted as part of an application for an import licence (SKI). Under the SKI framework, a CoA is mandatory and must be issued either by the product manufacturer or by an accredited […]
Europe: EU Removes Attestation Requirement for Gelatine Capsules
EU Removes Attestation Requirement for Gelatine Capsules The European Commission (EC) has simplified the import procedures for some low-risk composite products, particularly those that containing gelatine capsules. Starting May 19, under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/637, gelatine capsules not derived from ruminant bones will no longer require an official certificate or private […]
