Requirements and SNI Certification Process for Car Windshields in Indonesia
The car windshield is an important vehicle component that functions to provide visibility for the driver while also helping protect the driver and passengers from various external conditions. Because it has a safety-related function, the windshield used in vehicles must comply with applicable technical and safety requirements.
In Indonesia, safety glass for motor vehicles is a product subject to mandatory Indonesian National Standard (SNI) implementation. Requirements concerning SNI implementation for motor vehicle safety glass need to be considered by manufacturers as well as companies importing and marketing car windshields in Indonesia.
The applicable standard for motor vehicle safety glass is SNI 8210:2018 Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles. Therefore, companies need to ensure that the type of car windshield manufactured or imported falls within the scope of the standard and meets the applicable certification requirements.
What Is SNI for Car Windshields?
SNI for car windshields is the implementation of a standard for safety glass used in motor vehicles to ensure that products meet technical and safety requirements. A windshield has characteristics that differ from other vehicle glass because it is directly related to the driver’s field of vision and protection in the event of an impact.
SNI 8210:2018 covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass for motor vehicles within the specified scope. In its implementation, the type of glass and its application need to be identified first to ensure conformity with the standard.
SNI certification is conducted through a conformity assessment process that may include document review, product testing, and assessment of production processes and facilities according to the applicable certification scheme.
SNI 8210:2018 for Car Windshields
SNI 8210:2018 is the standard used as a reference for safety glass for motor vehicles. For car windshields, the type of glass used needs to correspond to the standard requirements and its intended function in the vehicle.
Vehicle windshields generally use laminated safety glass construction. This construction uses glass layers and an interlayer material joined together to provide specific safety characteristics.
During certification, it is not sufficient for a company to simply identify the product as a “car windshield.” Information regarding glass type, construction, dimensions, design, application, and the vehicle for which the product is intended needs to be provided so that the certification scope can be determined accurately.
Car Windshield Requirements
Car windshields must meet the technical characteristics specified in the applicable standard. These requirements relate to the characteristics of safety glass and its performance when used in vehicles.
Companies need to ensure that raw materials, glass construction, production processes, and product characteristics can be controlled consistently. The resulting products must also correspond to the specifications used during the certification process.
To determine the appropriate requirements, companies need to identify the windshield type, materials, construction, dimensions, and application in the vehicle.
Types of Car Windshields in Certification
Car windshields can have various shapes and specifications depending on the vehicle type and vehicle design. Products may differ in dimensions, shape, thickness, construction, and design.
These differences need to be considered when determining the certification scope. Companies need to determine whether several product variations can be included under one certification scope or require different assessments based on their technical characteristics.
Therefore, identifying product types and variants from the beginning can help companies determine the certification scope more accurately.
Why Is SNI for Car Windshields Important?
The windshield has an important function in maintaining the driver’s field of vision. Glass quality is also related to driver and passenger protection when an impact or damage occurs.
SNI implementation for motor vehicle safety glass aims to ensure that products meet established safety and quality requirements. By complying with the standard, companies can demonstrate that their products have undergone a conformity assessment process based on applicable requirements.
For manufacturers and importers, SNI compliance is also an important part of ensuring that products can be legally marketed when they fall within the scope of mandatory SNI implementation.
SNI Car Windshield Certification Requirements
Companies applying for SNI car windshield certification need to prepare administrative and technical documents related to the company, product, and production facilities.
Documents generally required include:
- Company legality documents.
- Company and production facility profile.
- Product brand and type information.
- Windshield technical specifications.
- Engineering drawings.
- Raw material information.
- Production process flowchart.
- Quality control procedures.
- Production machinery and facility data.
- Inspection and testing equipment data.
- Measuring equipment calibration records where relevant.
- Production and quality control records.
These documents must correspond to actual product and production facility conditions so that the assessment process can be conducted consistently.
How to Obtain SNI Car Windshield Certification
Product Identification
The first stage is to identify the car windshield product to be certified. The company needs to provide information regarding glass type, construction, dimensions, thickness, shape, brand, type, and the vehicles in which the product will be used.
Identification is also required to ensure that the product falls within the scope of SNI 8210:2018 and to determine the appropriate certification scope.
Document Preparation
After the product has been determined, the company prepares administrative and technical documents. The information provided must be consistent among the documents, product samples, and actual production conditions at the factory.
For products manufactured overseas, information concerning the manufacturer, production facility, and responsible party in Indonesia also needs to be prepared according to applicable requirements.
Certification Application
The certification application is submitted to a Product Certification Body (LSPro) that is appropriate for the product scope. The LSPro then conducts the assessment process based on the applicable certification scheme.
Companies need to ensure that all documents and product information are available before the assessment process begins.
Laboratory Testing
Car windshield samples undergo testing based on the parameters specified in SNI 8210:2018. Testing aims to ensure that the products meet the required technical and safety characteristics.
The type and number of tests may depend on the glass type and product scope submitted. The samples used must represent the products that will be manufactured and marketed.
Factory Audit
A factory audit is conducted to ensure that the manufacturer has the capability to consistently produce car windshields according to the standard.
Auditors may assess raw materials, production processes, machinery, production facilities, process control, product inspection, testing equipment, traceability, and quality control systems.
Evaluation and Certificate Issuance
Test and audit results are then evaluated by the LSPro. If all requirements are fulfilled, the process may proceed to the certification decision and certificate issuance according to applicable provisions.
SNI Car Windshield Testing
Testing is one of the main stages in car windshield certification. Testing is conducted on representative samples to ensure conformity with the requirements of SNI 8210:2018.
The characteristics tested may relate to the safety requirements and technical characteristics of safety glass according to the product type. Therefore, companies need to ensure that the samples prepared correspond to the actual product specifications.
The laboratory used for testing must have appropriate competence and scope for the certification process.
SNI Car Windshield Factory Audit
A factory audit aims to assess the manufacturer’s ability to maintain consistent product quality. The audit does not only examine the final product but also the systems and processes used to produce car windshields.
Several aspects that may be assessed include:
- Raw material control.
- Production process.
- Production machinery and equipment.
- Process control.
- Product inspection.
- Testing equipment.
- Measuring equipment calibration.
- Nonconforming product control.
- Product traceability.
- Quality control records.
Actual factory conditions must correspond to the information submitted in the certification documents.
SNI Car Windshield for Imported Products
Companies importing car windshields need to first determine whether the products to be imported fall within the scope of mandatory SNI implementation.
If included, the company needs to fulfill certification requirements according to applicable provisions. Overseas manufacturers must provide product and production facility information for the assessment process.
Importers must also ensure that products entering Indonesia conform to the products assessed during certification, including their brand, type, construction, and technical characteristics.
Cost of SNI Car Windshield Certification
SNI car windshield certification costs may vary from one company to another. Costs are influenced by factors such as product type, number of types or variants, number of samples, laboratory testing, factory location, and audit or assessment activities.
In addition to certification costs, companies may also need to consider laboratory testing, sampling, surveillance, and travel expenses if the production facility is located outside Indonesia.
To obtain a more accurate cost estimate, companies need to provide information regarding windshield type, number of types or variants, production location, and the product scope to be certified.
How Long Does SNI Car Windshield Certification Take?
The duration of SNI car windshield certification may vary depending on company readiness and product complexity. Document completeness, sample readiness, testing schedules, production facility readiness, and audit results may affect the completion time.
If nonconformities are identified during testing or auditing, the company needs to take corrective action before the process can continue.
Therefore, preparing documents, products, production facilities, and quality control systems from the beginning can help the certification process run more effectively.
Things to Consider Before Applying for SNI Car Windshield
Before applying for certification, companies need to ensure that:
- The windshield type has been identified.
- Product 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.
- Production documents have been prepared.
- Production facilities are ready for audit.
- Inspection and testing equipment is available.
- Quality control systems have been implemented.
- The manufacturer or importer understands the certification stages.
These preparations help companies ensure that the SNI car windshield certification process can be conducted in a more structured manner and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting helps companies with SNI car windshield certification professionally and in accordance with applicable regulations in Indonesia.
Our services include
- Consultation on SNI car windshield regulations.
- Identification of applicable standards.
- 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 car windshield certification processing according to the product type and company requirements.
