Complete guide to the list of mandatory SNI products in Indonesia and the regulatory standards applied in 2026
Mandatory SNI refers to Indonesian national standards that are legally required for certain products before they can be manufactured, imported, or distributed within the Indonesian market.
These standards are developed by Badan Standardisasi Nasional and enforced through regulations issued by technical ministries such as Kementerian Perindustrian Republik Indonesia.
Mandatory SNI regulations aim to:
- Protect consumer safety and health.
- Ensure product quality and reliability.
- Prevent the circulation of unsafe imported goods.
- Support environmental and safety protection.
- Strengthen the competitiveness of domestic industries.
Currently, more than 130 Indonesian standards have been implemented as mandatory standards in various industrial sectors.
Categories of Products That Require SNI Certification
Several product categories require mandatory SNI certification before entering the Indonesian market.
Electrical and Electronic Products
Electrical equipment represents one of the largest groups requiring SNI certification due to safety considerations.
Examples include:
- LED lamps
- Rice cookers
- Electrical cables
- Miniature circuit breakers (MCB)
- Electrical switches
- Plugs and sockets
- Power adapters and chargers
- Household electrical appliances
Construction Materials
Construction materials must comply with national standards to ensure structural safety and reliability.
Examples include:
- Reinforcing steel bars
- Cold rolled steel sheets
- Cement products
- Building glass
- Steel pipes
- Aluminum construction materials
Food and Beverage Products
Some food and beverage products are regulated under mandatory SNI to ensure quality and safety standards.
Examples include:
- Mineral water
- Bottled drinking water
- Demineralized water
- Natural mineral water
- Dew drinking water
- Wheat flour
Industrial Chemical Products
Certain chemical products are required to comply with SNI standards due to safety and environmental concerns.
Examples include:
- Sulfuric acid
- Aluminum sulfate
- Industrial water treatment chemicals
- Technical chemical materials
Household Equipment
Household appliances related to safety are also subject to mandatory SNI certification.
Examples include:
- Gas stoves
- LPG hoses
- Gas regulators
- Kitchen equipment products
Stainless Steel Food Containers
Recent industrial regulations also mandate SNI certification for certain food container products.
For example, SNI 9369:2025 applies to stainless steel compartment food containers marketed in Indonesia.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting provides professional assistance for companies seeking mandatory SNI certification in Indonesia.
Our services include regulatory consultation, SNI requirement analysis, certification documentation preparation, coordination with accredited laboratories, factory audit assistance, and full certification management until the SPPT SNI certificate is issued.
