Estimated Certification Costs and Components for SNI Certification of Motor Vehicle Safety Glass
The cost of SNI for vehicle glass is one of the factors that needs to be considered by companies that manufacture, import, or distribute safety glass for motor vehicles in Indonesia. In addition to certification costs, companies also need to consider laboratory testing, production process audits, sampling, and other costs related to the conformity assessment process.
Currently, the mandatory SNI requirements for motor vehicle safety glass refer to Minister of Industry Regulation Number 15 of 2025 concerning the Mandatory Implementation of the Indonesian National Standard for Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles. The regulation came into force on October 25, 2025 and replaced Minister of Industry Regulation Number 80 of 2015.
The applicable standard is SNI 8210:2018 concerning Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles. This standard covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass used as windshields, panel glass, or partitions for vehicles in categories L, M, N, O, and T.
Is There an Official Tariff for the Cost of SNI Vehicle Glass?
One important point to understand is that the cost of SNI certification for vehicle glass cannot be determined solely based on the certificate issuance fee. Minister of Industry Regulation Number 15 of 2025 stipulates that SNI compliance is carried out through a type 5 certification system, involving an audit of the production process and implementation of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System as well as product quality conformity testing.
The regulation also states that all costs required for conformity assessment activities by the Product Certification Body and Testing Laboratory are borne by the industrial company or overseas producer through its official representative that submits the certification application.
Therefore, there is no single figure that can be referred to as the “cost of SNI vehicle glass” for every company. The amount may vary depending on the Product Certification Body, testing laboratory, production facility location, number and type of products submitted, testing requirements, as well as audit and sampling activities.
Components of SNI Certification Costs for Vehicle Glass
In general, companies need to consider several cost components in the SNI certification process for vehicle glass.
1. Application and Certification Process Costs
These costs are related to the administrative process and evaluation of the certification application carried out by the Product Certification Body. The amount follows the tariff determined by the selected Product Certification Body.
For reference, several Product Certification Bodies operated by units under the Ministry of Industry have certification tariffs consisting of application fees, adequacy audits, auditors, sampling, administrative review, technical review, and certificate issuance. These tariffs may differ between Product Certification Bodies and cannot automatically be considered specific tariffs for vehicle glass SNI certification.
2. Factory Audit Costs
Because safety glass certification for motor vehicles uses a type 5 certification system, an audit of the production process and implementation of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System is required.
Audit costs may be influenced by the factory location, number of auditors, audit duration, and travel and accommodation requirements if the production facility is located outside the Product Certification Body’s operating area.
For overseas manufacturers, the conformity assessment process must also consider the official representative mechanism in Indonesia in accordance with applicable regulations.
3. Laboratory Testing Costs
Quality conformity testing is an important part of SNI certification for vehicle glass. Minister of Industry Regulation Number 15 of 2025 stipulates that testing is conducted based on the SNI requirements for motor vehicle safety glass. Testing may be conducted by domestic laboratories that meet the requirements or, under certain conditions, overseas laboratories that meet the requirements specified in the regulation.
Testing costs are not always the same because they may depend on the type of glass, product characteristics, number of parameters tested, number of test samples, and the laboratory used.
4. Sampling Costs
During the certification process, the Product Certification Body also takes product samples for testing purposes. Therefore, costs for sampling personnel and travel expenses, where required, may form part of the total certification cost.
The number and type of samples required must be determined based on the certification scheme and product characteristics, so the company should first identify its products before requesting a cost quotation.
5. Travel and Accommodation Costs
If the production facility is located outside the operating area of the Product Certification Body or laboratory, there may be travel, transportation, and accommodation costs for auditors and sampling personnel.
This component becomes more important for overseas manufacturers because their production facilities may be located in a different country from the Product Certification Body or laboratory.
Factors Affecting the Cost of SNI Certification for Vehicle Glass
The cost of SNI for vehicle glass may differ from one company to another. Several factors that generally need to be considered include:
- Type of glass, such as laminated safety glass or tempered safety glass.
- Product application, such as windshield or panel glass.
- Glass thickness and technical characteristics.
- Number of product types or variants submitted.
- Number of brands covered by the certification.
- Production facility location, particularly if located outside Indonesia.
- Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 at the production facility.
- Testing laboratory used.
- Sampling and testing requirements.
- Travel and accommodation costs for auditors or sampling personnel.
Minister of Industry Regulation Number 15 of 2025 itself states that the description of safety glass in the conformity assessment results at minimum includes the SNI number, brand, type of tempered and/or laminated safety glass, application as windshield and/or panel glass, and glass thickness.
Is the SNI Cost Calculated Per Product?
The calculation of SNI costs for vehicle glass is not always as simple as one product equals one certification cost. In the certification process, it is first necessary to determine how products are grouped within the certification scope, including brand, glass type, application, thickness, and product characteristics.
Therefore, if a company has several types of vehicle glass, such as laminated windshields with several thicknesses and tempered glass for panel applications, the complete product list should be submitted to the Product Certification Body to determine the certification scope and testing requirements.
This approach is more appropriate than simply multiplying the number of SKUs by one certification tariff because each application may have different assessment and testing requirements.
How to Calculate the Estimated Cost of SNI for Vehicle Glass
To obtain a more accurate cost estimate, the company can first prepare a product list. The data can then be used to determine the certification scope and testing requirements.
Product Identification
The company needs to prepare information regarding:
- Product name.
- Brand.
- Type or model.
- Glass type, laminated or tempered.
- Glass application, such as windshield or panel glass.
- Glass thickness.
- Technical specifications.
- Country of origin or factory location.
- Number of variants to be submitted.
Document Preparation
Company and product documents need to be prepared before the certification process. Required documents may include company legal documents, production facility information, quality management system documents, production process information, product specifications, and other technical documents requested by the Product Certification Body.
Certification Application
For mandatory SNI, certification applications are submitted through the mechanism established in the SIINas system. After the documents and application are processed, the Product Certification Body conducts a conformity assessment based on the applicable certification scheme.
Laboratory Testing
The products then undergo quality conformity testing based on SNI 8210:2018. Testing costs are one of the components that must be included in the calculation of the total certification cost.
Factory Audit
An audit of the production process and implementation of ISO 9001:2015 is conducted as part of the type 5 certification. The audit results form part of the basis for product certification assessment.
SNI Certificate Issuance
If the entire conformity assessment process meets the requirements, the result is issued in the form of an SNI Certificate. For mandatory SNI implementation, the subsequent process follows the provisions established in Minister of Industry Regulation Number 15 of 2025.
SNI 8210:2018 for Vehicle Glass
SNI 8210:2018 is currently listed as a valid standard by BSN under the title “Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles.” The standard covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass for vehicles in categories L, M, N, O, and T.
For companies calculating certification costs, understanding the scope of the SNI is important because the types of products submitted will be related to the required assessment and testing.
It should be noted that the price of the SNI document listed by BSN is not the certification cost. BSN lists the price of the SNI 8210:2018 document at IDR 135,000, while certification, audit, testing, and conformity assessment costs are separate components.
What Is the Estimated Cost of SNI for Vehicle Glass?
It is not appropriate to establish one fixed price for all vehicle glass SNI applications because Minister of Industry Regulation Number 15 of 2025 requires an audit of the production process, implementation of ISO 9001:2015, and quality conformity testing. In addition, conformity assessment costs are borne by the company or overseas producer through its official representative.
For reference, certification tariffs at several government Product Certification Bodies can reach millions to tens of millions of rupiah for certification service components alone, without necessarily including all product testing, travel, accommodation, or other specific costs. Therefore, these figures cannot be used as the final price for vehicle glass SNI certification without knowing the product scope.
To obtain a more accurate quotation, the company should provide a complete product list to a consultant or Product Certification Body so that certification and testing requirements can be calculated based on the actual products.
Conclusion
The cost of SNI for vehicle glass consists of several components, not merely the certificate issuance fee. Based on Minister of Industry Regulation Number 15 of 2025, the certification process uses a type 5 system that includes an audit of the production process and implementation of ISO 9001:2015 as well as quality conformity testing.
The cost may be influenced by the type of glass, brand, type or model, thickness, number of variants, factory location, testing requirements, Product Certification Body, laboratory, as well as audit and sampling costs. Therefore, the cost calculation should be performed after the product scope has been determined.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting helps companies in the cost of SNI for vehicle glass process professionally and in accordance with applicable regulations in Indonesia.
Our services include:
- Consultation on applicable regulations.
- Identification of applicable standards.
- Certification document preparation.
- Laboratory testing assistance.
- Certification processing until certificate issuance.
Biruni Consulting can assist companies in identifying products, determining the SNI certification requirements for vehicle glass, preparing documents, and assisting throughout the certification process until completion.
If your company needs information regarding the cost of SNI for vehicle glass based on the type, brand, model, thickness, and number of products to be submitted, contact Biruni Consulting to obtain an estimate tailored to your product requirements
