Requirements for SNI Certification of Car Engine Oil in Indonesia
Car engine oil is a type of lubricating oil used to protect and support the performance of motor vehicle engines. This product functions as a lubricant that helps reduce friction between engine components, control temperature, and maintain component condition while the vehicle is operating. Because it is related to engine quality and performance, certain lubricating oils in Indonesia are subject to mandatory SNI requirements.
The latest provisions concerning mandatory SNI implementation for lubricating oils are regulated through Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 concerning Mandatory Implementation of Indonesian National Standards for Lubricating Oils. The regulation has been effective since July 24, 2025 and revoked Minister of Industry Regulation No. 25 of 2018 concerning Mandatory Implementation of Indonesian National Standards for Lubricants.
For gasoline engine oil for four-stroke motor vehicles, one relevant standard is SNI 7069.1:2012 concerning Classification and Specifications of Lubricants – Part 1: Four-Stroke Gasoline Engine Lubricating Oil for Motor Vehicles. Meanwhile, for high-speed diesel engines, SNI 7069.5:2012 applies. The BSN catalog lists both standards as applicable standards.
SNI Related to Motor Vehicle Engine Oil
SNI lubricating oils are divided according to their intended use and product characteristics. Therefore, a company cannot simply use one SNI number for every type of oil being marketed.
Several SNI standards related to motor vehicle lubricating oils include:
- SNI 7069.1:2012 for four-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil for motor vehicles.
- SNI 7069.2:2012 for four-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil for motorcycles.
- SNI 7069.3:2016 for two-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil with air cooling.
- SNI 7069.4:2017 for two-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil with water cooling.
- SNI 7069.5:2012 for high-speed diesel engine lubricating oil.
- SNI 7069.6:2021 for manual transmission and differential gear lubricating oil.
- SNI 7069.7:2021 for automatic transmission lubricating oil.
The current BSN catalog lists SNI 7069.1:2012 and SNI 7069.2:2012 as applicable standards, and also lists updated versions for several parts of the SNI 7069 series.
Requirements for SNI Car Engine Oil
The SNI certification process for car engine oil does not only involve product sample testing. Companies need to fulfill administrative requirements, product information requirements, production-process requirements, quality control requirements, and conformity assessment requirements specified under the certification scheme.
1. Company Legal Requirements
The company applying for certification needs to have business legality appropriate to its production or trading activities involving lubricating oil products. Company documents need to be prepared for examination by the Product Certification Body or LSPro.
Documents that generally need to be prepared may include business legality, production facility information, brand information, manufacturer information, and other supporting documents according to the company’s status as a manufacturer or party responsible for the product.
2. Product Information Requirements
Information concerning the engine oil must be clear and consistent across certification documents, products, packaging, and marketing information.
Product data may include brand, product name, type or variant, intended engine type, oil specifications, viscosity, packaging, and other technical information related to the product.
The appropriate SNI must also be determined based on the product’s intended use. For example, oil for four-stroke gasoline cars must be distinguished from oil for motorcycles or oil for diesel engines.
3. Raw Material and Formulation Requirements
During the certification process, the company needs to be able to explain the raw materials and formulation used to manufacture the lubricating oil. Lubricating oil can generally be produced from base oil, which is then blended with additives according to the product formulation.
Control over raw materials and formulation is important because changes in composition can affect the characteristics and performance of the oil. Therefore, the company needs to have a production control system capable of ensuring that the manufactured product remains consistent with the specifications that have been certified.
4. Production Process Requirements
The production process is an important part of SNI conformity assessment. The company needs to demonstrate that blending, processing, filling, packaging, storage, and quality control are carried out consistently.
Production procedures and quality control procedures should be available so that every manufactured product has characteristics that comply with the established specifications.
5. Product Testing Requirements
Car engine oil products must undergo testing according to the requirements of the standard used as the certification reference. Testing is conducted to ensure that the product’s characteristics and quality meet SNI requirements.
Testing may include physical, chemical, and performance parameters specified by the relevant standard. For certain types of lubricating oil, performance testing may also become an important part of demonstrating product conformity.
6. Quality Control System Requirements
The company needs to have a quality control system to ensure product consistency during production. Such controls include raw material inspection, process control, finished product inspection, sample retention, and handling of non-conforming products.
Quality control documentation is also important because it may be examined during conformity assessment and audits.
Documents Required for SNI Car Engine Oil
Before applying for certification, the company should prepare documents related to the company, product, and production facilities.
The required documents may include:
- Company legality and business licensing documents.
- Manufacturer data and production facility location.
- Brand and product type information.
- Technical specifications of the engine oil.
- Formulation and raw material information as required for the certification process.
- Production process documents.
- Quality control documents.
- Procedures for raw material and finished product inspection.
- Product test data or test reports, if available.
- Product label and packaging design.
- Other supporting documents required by the LSPro according to the certification scheme.
The required documents need to be adjusted according to the type of product and company status. For imported products, documents from the overseas manufacturer and documents from the party responsible in Indonesia also need to be considered.
SNI Car Engine Oil Certification Process
Product Identification
The first stage is to identify the product in detail, including the vehicle type, engine type, formulation, brand, type, viscosity, and technical specifications. This identification is required to determine the appropriate SNI standard.
Document Preparation
After the standard has been determined, the company prepares legality documents, technical documents, production process documents, quality data, and product information required for the certification application.
Certification Application
The certification application is submitted to an LSPro with the appropriate competence and certification scope. The certification process then continues with document review and conformity assessment stages.
Product Sampling
The LSPro conducts product sampling according to the certification procedure. The samples taken must represent the product submitted for certification.
Laboratory Testing
The product samples are then tested at a laboratory that meets the requirements under the applicable conformity assessment scheme. The test results are used to determine whether the oil characteristics comply with the applicable standard requirements.
Factory Audit
If the certification scheme requires an assessment of the production facility, auditors will examine production processes, quality control systems, facilities, documentation, and production consistency.
Certificate Issuance
If all conformity assessment stages have been fulfilled and the evaluation confirms that the product meets the requirements, the LSPro may issue the certificate according to the applicable provisions.
Is SNI for Car Engine Oil Mandatory?
Yes, for lubricating oil products included within the mandatory SNI scope, companies are required to comply with SNI requirements before the products are distributed in accordance with applicable regulations.
Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 specifically establishes mandatory SNI implementation for lubricating oils. The regulation has been effective since July 24, 2025 and replaces Minister of Industry Regulation No. 25 of 2018.
Because the SNI lubricating oil series consists of several parts based on vehicle type and intended use, the obligation must be determined based on the product’s specifications and function. Therefore, car engine oil should not be assessed solely based on the term “engine oil”; the engine type and intended use stated for the product must also be considered.
SNI for Gasoline and Diesel Car Oil
Gasoline engine oil and diesel engine oil have different characteristics and testing requirements. For four-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil for motor vehicles, the SNI listed in the BSN catalog is SNI 7069.1:2012. For high-speed diesel engine lubricating oil, the applicable listed standard is SNI 7069.5:2012.
These differences mean that companies need to ensure that product claims are consistent with the formulation, test results, and standard used for certification. If one brand has several oil variants with different functions or specifications, the certification assessment needs to consider the characteristics of each product.
Things to Consider Before Applying for SNI Car Engine Oil
Before starting the certification process, the company should first identify the product. Errors in determining the product type or applicable standard can cause the prepared documents and testing to be unsuitable.
Several points that should be considered include:
- Make sure the type and intended use of the oil are clearly identified.
- Make sure the SNI standard corresponds to the type of lubricating oil.
- Make sure the product brand and type are consistent across all documents.
- Prepare raw material and formulation data as required for certification.
- Make sure the production facility and quality control system are ready for assessment.
- Make sure testing is conducted according to the required methods and parameters.
- For imported products, make sure overseas manufacturer documents and Indonesian responsible-party documents are prepared.
With proper preparation, the certification process can be carried out more systematically, and the risk of problems caused by document or product non-conformity can be minimized.
Conclusion
SNI for car engine oil is part of the standardization requirements for lubricating oils that need to be considered by companies manufacturing, importing, or distributing products included within the mandatory SNI scope. The latest provisions concerning mandatory SNI implementation for lubricating oils are regulated through Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025, which has been effective since July 24, 2025.
For car engine oil, the applicable standard must be determined according to the engine type and intended use of the product. SNI 7069.1:2012 concerns four-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil for motor vehicles, while SNI 7069.5:2012 concerns high-speed diesel engine lubricating oil.
The SNI process involves product identification, document preparation, certification application, product sampling, laboratory testing, production facility assessment where required, and certificate issuance.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting helps companies in the car engine oil SNI certification 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 the appropriate SNI standard according to the type of engine oil, preparing documents, and supporting the certification process according to the product requirements.
Contact Biruni Consulting to obtain information regarding car engine oil SNI certification services, document requirements, testing processes, and product certification stages.
