SNI Standard for Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles in Indonesia
SNI 8210:2018 is a standard regulating safety glass for motor vehicles in Indonesia. This standard serves as an important reference for manufacturers and business operators that manufacture, import, or market safety glass used in motor vehicles.
Safety glass has an important function in vehicles because it is used as windshields, panel glass, and partitions. In addition to protecting drivers and passengers, glass must have certain characteristics to support safety and visibility while the vehicle is being operated.
For companies seeking certification for vehicle glass products, understanding the scope of SNI 8210:2018 is an important initial stage for determining the product type, technical requirements, testing, and certification process required.
What Is SNI 8210:2018?
SNI 8210:2018 Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles is a national standard regulating requirements for safety glass used in motor vehicles.
According to the BSN catalogue, SNI 8210:2018 is valid and covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass used as windshields, panel glass, or partitions in vehicles in categories L, M, N, O, and T.
This standard is important to ensure that safety glass products used in vehicles have characteristics that comply with established technical requirements.
Scope of SNI 8210:2018
SNI 8210:2018 covers safety glass for motor vehicles in the following categories:
- Category L.
- Category M.
- Category N.
- Category O.
- Category T.
The covered safety glass may be used as windshields, panel glass, or vehicle partitions according to the provisions of the standard.
In its application, companies need to identify the vehicle category and glass installation position to determine whether the product falls within the scope of the standard.
Laminated Safety Glass
Laminated safety glass is a type of glass consisting of multiple layers of glass with an interlayer material between them. This construction provides specific safety characteristics when the glass is damaged.
This type of glass is widely used as vehicle windshields because its characteristics can help maintain the glass structure when it breaks.
Tempered Safety Glass
Tempered safety glass is a type of glass that undergoes a specific treatment process to improve its mechanical characteristics.
SNI 8210:2018 provides requirements regarding the use of tempered safety glass as a windshield. Such use is related to vehicles with speeds below 40 km/h.
Products Not Included in SNI 8210:2018
Not all types of vehicle glass are included within the scope of SNI 8210:2018.
The standard does not cover bullet-resistant glass and double glazing. Therefore, companies need to identify their products before determining whether SNI 8210:2018 is the applicable standard.
This identification is particularly important for companies that have various types of vehicle glass with different constructions and functions.
SNI 8210:2018 Regulations
The mandatory implementation of SNI 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 mandatory for motor vehicle safety glass within the specified scope.
The requirements apply to domestically manufactured products as well as imported products distributed in Indonesia.
Therefore, manufacturers and importers need to ensure product conformity with the standard and applicable certification requirements before products are distributed.
SNI 8210:2018 Requirements
Companies seeking certification for motor vehicle safety glass need to prepare administrative and technical documents describing the products and production facilities.
Documents generally required include:
- Company legality documents.
- Company and factory profile.
- Product brand and type information.
- Glass technical specifications.
- Engineering drawings.
- Raw material information.
- Glass construction information.
- Production process flowchart.
- Quality control procedures.
- Production machinery and facility data.
- Inspection and testing equipment data.
- Calibration records for measuring equipment where relevant.
- Production and quality control records.
These documents need to correspond to the actual product and production facility conditions.
How to Obtain SNI 8210:2018 Certification
Product Identification
The first stage is to identify the type of glass to be certified. The company needs to provide information regarding glass construction, dimensions, thickness, material type, brand, type, installation position, and the vehicles in which the product is used.
This stage is important 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. Product information must be consistent among the documents, samples, production process, and products to be marketed.
For imported products, information about the overseas manufacturer and production facility also needs to be prepared according to applicable certification requirements.
Certification Application
The certification application is submitted through a Product Certification Body (LSPro) with an appropriate scope for 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, consisting of initial certification, surveillance, and recertification.
Laboratory Testing
Safety glass samples undergo testing based on the requirements of SNI 8210:2018. Testing aims to ensure that product characteristics comply with the specified technical requirements.
The type and testing parameters may depend on the glass type and product scope submitted.
Factory Audit
A factory audit is conducted to assess the manufacturer’s ability to consistently produce products according to the standard requirements.
The audit may include examination of raw materials, production processes, machinery, production facilities, quality control, product inspection, testing equipment, and traceability.
Certificate Issuance
After testing and factory 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.
SNI 8210:2018 Testing
Testing is an important part of the SNI 8210:2018 certification process. The tested samples must represent the products that will be manufactured and marketed.
Testing is conducted based on the characteristics and type of glass submitted. Therefore, companies need to ensure that sample specifications correspond to the actual products.
In addition to the samples, the testing laboratory used also needs to have appropriate competence and scope for the certification requirements.
SNI 8210:2018 Factory Audit
A factory audit aims to ensure that the production and quality control systems are capable of consistently producing safety glass.
Several aspects that may be assessed include:
- Raw material control.
- Production process.
- Machinery and equipment.
- Process control.
- Product inspection.
- Product testing.
- Measuring equipment calibration.
- Nonconforming product control.
- Product traceability.
- Quality control records.
Production facility conditions must correspond to the information provided in the certification documents.
SNI 8210:2018 for Imported Products
SNI 8210:2018 is also relevant for companies importing motor vehicle safety glass into Indonesia when the products fall within the scope of mandatory SNI implementation.
Minister of Industry Regulation No. 15 of 2025 covers safety glass manufactured domestically as well as imported products distributed in Indonesia.
Overseas manufacturers need to prepare technical data and production facility information to support the certification process. Importers also need to ensure that products entering Indonesia correspond to the products that have been assessed and certified.
Cost of SNI 8210:2018 Certification
The cost of SNI 8210:2018 certification is not necessarily the same for every company. Costs may be affected by product type, number of types or variants, number of samples, testing requirements, factory location, and audit requirements.
For imported products, costs may also be affected by the location of overseas production facilities and the need to assess those facilities.
Therefore, a cost estimate should be prepared after the company provides information regarding glass type, number of types, brand, production location, and the scope of products to be certified.
Things to Consider Before Applying for SNI 8210:2018
Before applying for certification, companies need to ensure that:
- The glass type has been identified.
- Construction and technical specifications are available.
- The product corresponds to the scope of SNI 8210:2018.
- The product brand and type have been determined.
- Samples represent the products to be marketed.
- Technical and production documents are available.
- Production facilities are ready for audit.
- Inspection and testing equipment is available.
- Quality control systems have been implemented.
- The latest regulatory requirements have been reviewed.
These preparations help companies determine the certification process more accurately and reduce the risk of nonconformities during testing or auditing.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting helps companies with SNI 8210:2018 certification for motor vehicle safety glass professionally and in accordance with applicable regulations in Indonesia.
Our services include
- Consultation on SNI 8210:2018 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.
Contact Us for consultation, testing assistance, factory audit, and SNI 8210:2018 certification processing according to the product type and company requirements.
