Requirements and Certification Process for Laminated Vehicle Glass in Indonesia
Laminated glass or laminated safety glass is one type of glass widely used in motor vehicles, particularly as windshields. This glass has a layered construction with an interlayer material between the glass layers, giving it safety characteristics that differ from ordinary glass.
In Indonesia, safety glass for motor vehicles is a product that needs to comply with Indonesian National Standard (SNI) requirements. For products falling within the scope of mandatory implementation, manufacturers and importers need to ensure that the products meet the established requirements before being distributed in Indonesia.
The relevant standard is SNI 8210:2018 Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles. According to the BSN catalogue, this standard is valid and covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass for vehicles in categories L, M, N, O, and T.
What Is Laminated Vehicle Glass?
Laminated vehicle glass is safety glass made from two or more layers of glass joined using an interlayer material. This construction provides specific characteristics when the glass experiences impact or damage.
Unlike ordinary glass, laminated glass is designed so that when damaged, the broken glass fragments remain attached to the interlayer. This characteristic is one of the reasons laminated glass is widely used as vehicle windshields.
Laminated glass products may have different sizes, shapes, thicknesses, brands, and designs according to vehicle models. These differences need to be considered when determining the certification scope.
SNI for Laminated Vehicle Glass
SNI 8210:2018 regulates Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles and covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass used as windshields, panel glass, or vehicle partitions.
For laminated glass, companies need to ensure that the product construction and characteristics comply with the applicable SNI scope and requirements.
Product identification cannot be based only on the name “laminated glass.” Information such as glass type, construction, interlayer material, dimensions, thickness, application, and vehicle category needs to be reviewed before certification.
Regulations for Laminated Vehicle Glass Certification
Mandatory SNI implementation for motor vehicle safety glass is currently regulated through Minister of Industry Regulation No. 15 of 2025 concerning the Mandatory Implementation of Indonesian National Standards for Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles.
The regulation establishes SNI 8210:2018 as a mandatory standard for motor vehicle safety glass within the specified scope.
The requirements apply to domestically manufactured safety glass as well as imported products distributed in Indonesia. Therefore, companies manufacturing or importing laminated vehicle glass need to ensure compliance before marketing the products.
Laminated Glass Products That Need to Be Considered
Laminated glass can be used in various vehicle applications, but the certification scope needs to be determined based on its function and installation position.
Examples of products that need to be identified include:
- Laminated car windshields.
- Laminated commercial vehicle windshields.
- Passenger vehicle windshields.
- Laminated safety glass for certain vehicle categories.
- Replacement laminated vehicle glass.
Each product needs to be reviewed according to its specifications to determine conformity with the applicable standard and certification scope.
Laminated Vehicle Glass Certification Requirements
Companies applying for laminated vehicle glass certification need to prepare administrative and technical documents.
Documents generally required include:
- Company legality documents.
- Company and production facility profile.
- Manufacturer information.
- Product brand and type.
- Glass technical specifications.
- Engineering drawings.
- Glass material information.
- Interlayer material information.
- Product dimensions and thickness.
- Production process flowchart.
- Quality control procedures.
- Production machinery and facility data.
- Inspection and testing equipment data.
- Measuring equipment calibration records where relevant.
- Quality control records.
For imported products, information regarding the overseas manufacturer and production facility also needs to be prepared according to the certification requirements.
How to Obtain Laminated Vehicle Glass Certification
Product Identification
The first stage is to identify the laminated glass product to be certified. The company needs to provide information regarding glass type, construction, interlayer, dimensions, thickness, brand, type, installation position, and the vehicle in which the product is used.
This stage is necessary to determine whether the product falls within the scope of SNI 8210:2018 and to determine the certification scope.
Document Preparation
After the product has been identified, the company prepares administrative and technical documents. The information in the documents must correspond to the actual product and production facility.
For imported products, overseas manufacturer data, factory location, production process, and product specifications need to be prepared to support the assessment process.
Certification Application
The certification application is submitted to a Product Certification Body (LSPro) with an appropriate scope for motor vehicle safety glass.
Under Minister of Industry Regulation No. 15 of 2025, the certification scheme for motor vehicle safety glass uses a type 5 certification scheme, covering initial certification, surveillance, and recertification.
Laboratory Testing
Laminated glass samples are tested according to the requirements established in SNI 8210:2018. Testing is conducted to ensure that product characteristics meet the technical requirements.
Samples must represent the products that will be manufactured and marketed. Differences in construction, materials, thickness, or specifications may affect the certification and testing scope.
Factory Audit
A factory audit is conducted to ensure that the manufacturer has the capability to consistently produce laminated glass according to the standard requirements.
The audit may include examination of raw materials, interlayer materials, lamination processes, production processes, production facilities, quality control, product inspection, testing equipment, and product traceability.
Certificate Issuance
After testing and auditing are completed, the results are evaluated by the LSPro. If all requirements are fulfilled, the process may proceed to the certification decision and certificate issuance according to applicable requirements.
Laminated Vehicle Glass Testing
Testing is an important part of the laminated vehicle glass certification process. Testing is conducted on samples representing the products to be marketed.
Testing parameters follow the applicable requirements for the glass type and its application. Therefore, companies need to ensure that submitted samples have the same specifications as routinely produced products.
The testing laboratory must also have appropriate competence and scope for the certification requirements.
Laminated Glass Factory Audit
A factory audit aims to ensure that the production process can consistently produce laminated glass with the required quality.
Several aspects that may be assessed include:
- Glass raw material control.
- Interlayer material control.
- Glass cutting and forming processes.
- Lamination process.
- Temperature and production process control.
- Product inspection.
- Inspection and testing equipment.
- Measuring equipment calibration.
- Nonconforming product control.
- Product traceability.
Production facility conditions must correspond to the documents and information used during certification.
Certification of Laminated Glass for Imported Products
Companies importing laminated vehicle glass need to first determine whether the product falls within the scope of mandatory SNI implementation.
Overseas manufacturers need to provide technical information and production facility data required for certification. Importers must also ensure that products entering Indonesia correspond to the products assessed during certification.
The brand, type, construction, interlayer material, specifications, and product characteristics need to be controlled to prevent differences between certified products and marketed products.
Cost of Laminated Vehicle Glass Certification
The cost of laminated vehicle glass certification may vary depending on product characteristics and the assessment process required.
Factors that may affect costs include the number of types or variants, number of samples, testing requirements, production facility location, and audit or assessment requirements.
For imported products, travel costs and assessment of overseas production facilities may also form part of the cost calculation.
A more accurate cost estimate can be provided after the company provides information regarding glass type, number of variants, production location, specifications, and product scope.
Things to Consider Before Certification
Before applying for laminated vehicle glass certification, companies should ensure that:
- The glass type and construction have been identified.
- The interlayer material has been determined.
- Technical specifications are available.
- The product brand and type have been determined.
- The product corresponds to the scope of SNI 8210:2018.
- Samples represent production products.
- Technical documents have been prepared.
- Production facilities are ready for audit.
- Quality control systems have been implemented.
- Imported products have complete manufacturer and production facility data.
These preparations help companies conduct the certification process more effectively and reduce the risk of nonconformities during testing or auditing.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting helps companies with laminated vehicle glass certification professionally and in accordance with applicable regulations in Indonesia.
Our services include
- Consultation on vehicle glass SNI regulations.
- Identification of applicable standards and product scope.
- Certification document preparation.
- Laboratory testing assistance.
- Factory audit preparation and assistance.
- Certification evaluation process assistance.
- Certification processing until certificate issuance.
With extensive experience in product certification in Indonesia, Biruni Consulting helps ensure products comply with applicable safety, quality, and standard requirements so that they are ready for legal distribution in Indonesia.
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