Requirements and Process for SNI Gear Oil Certification in Indonesia
SNI gear oil Indonesia is a standardization requirement that needs to be considered by companies manufacturing, importing, or distributing gear lubricating oil for motor vehicles. Gear oil is primarily used in manual transmission and differential systems to provide lubrication for gears and components operating under load while the vehicle is in operation.
For motor vehicle gear oil, the standard referenced under mandatory SNI implementation is SNI 7069-6:2021 concerning Classification and specifications – Lubricants – Part 6: Manual transmission and differential gear lubricating oil for motor vehicles. BSN lists SNI 7069-6:2021 as a valid standard. Pesta
Mandatory SNI implementation for gear oil is currently included under Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 concerning Mandatory Implementation of Indonesian National Standards for Lubricating Oils. The regulation has been in force since July 24, 2025 and replaced Minister of Industry Regulation No. 25 of 2018. Peraturan BPK
What Is SNI Gear Oil Indonesia?
SNI gear oil Indonesia is the implementation of SNI requirements for lubricating oil used in manual transmission gears and differentials of motor vehicles. Products falling within this scope need to meet technical standards and certification requirements before distribution when included within the mandatory SNI scope.
Gear oil differs from engine oil because its lubrication function is intended for gears and certain power transmission components. Gear oil must also be distinguished from automatic transmission lubricating oil because Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 places automatic transmission lubricating oil under a separate standard, SNI 7069-7:2021. For manual transmissions and motor vehicle differentials, the specifically referenced standard is SNI 7069-6:2021. Peraturan BPK
Identification of the product’s function is therefore important before certification. Companies should not determine the applicable standard based solely on commercial terms such as transmission oil, gear lubricant, axle oil, or differential oil without first reviewing the specifications and actual intended use of the product.
SNI 7069-6:2021 for Gear Oil
SNI 7069-6:2021 has the official title Classification and specifications – Lubricants – Part 6: Manual transmission and differential gear lubricating oil for motor vehicles. The standard was established on March 2, 2021 and is currently listed as valid in the BSN catalog. Pesta
Under Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025, SNI 7069-6:2021 is explicitly included among the mandatory lubricating oil standards together with standards for gasoline engine oil, motorcycle oil, diesel engine lubricating oil, and automatic transmission lubricating oil. Peraturan BPK
Because the mandatory regulation specifically references SNI 7069-6:2021, companies seeking certification for manual transmission and differential gear oil for motor vehicles need to use this standard as the primary reference for determining the conformity assessment scope.
Is SNI Gear Oil Mandatory?
Yes. SNI 7069-6:2021 is one of the lubricating oil standards subject to mandatory implementation under Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025. The requirement applies to products falling within the regulatory scope that are manufactured or distributed in Indonesia. Peraturan BPK
The regulation also lists tariff or Harmonized System groups for lubricating oils within its scope, namely ex. 2710.19.46, ex. 3403.19.12, ex. 3403.19.19, ex. 3403.99.12, and ex. 3403.99.19. Determining whether a specific product is subject to the requirement still requires consideration of the product description, composition, function, and classification rather than relying solely on the HS number. Peraturan BPK
Companies should therefore perform product identification and classification before beginning certification to ensure that the gear oil falls within the scope of SNI 7069-6:2021 and the applicable regulation.
Products Covered by SNI Gear Oil
SNI 7069-6:2021 applies to lubricating oils for manual transmission gears and differentials of motor vehicles. Therefore, products marketed as gear oil need to be reviewed according to the technical function stated by the manufacturer.
Products may include lubricating oils for manual transmission systems or motor vehicle differentials where their characteristics and intended use fall within the standard’s scope. Automatic transmission products are subject to a different standard and should not automatically be combined into the manual gear oil SNI scope without prior evaluation.
Where one manufacturer has multiple grades, formulations, types, or brands of gear oil, the complete product list should be reviewed at the beginning of the process. This helps the Product Certification Body determine the certification scope, product grouping, sampling requirements, and testing needs.
Requirements for SNI Gear Oil Indonesia
SNI gear oil certification uses a type 5 certification system. The Annex to Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 establishes that this scheme applies to initial certification, surveillance, and recertification of lubricating oils. Peraturan BPK
For domestic industrial companies, the regulation requires lubricating oil industrial activities under KBLI 19212, an owned class 4 lubricating oil trademark, blending and filling facilities, specified minimum testing equipment, implementation of ISO 9001:2015, and an SIINas account. Peraturan BPK
These requirements demonstrate that compliance with SNI gear oil does not depend solely on one product test result. The ability of the production facility to manufacture products consistently is also part of the conformity assessment process.
Documents Required for SNI Gear Oil
Required documents need to be adjusted according to the company’s status, products, trademarks, and production facility location. In general, companies need to prepare:
- Company legality and business licensing documents.
- Appropriate KBLI information for domestic manufacturers.
- Class 4 lubricating oil trademark documents.
- Production facility profile and address.
- Blending and filling facility information.
- Production equipment list.
- Testing equipment information.
- ISO 9001:2015 certificate or implementation documents.
- Production process flowchart.
- Gear oil product list.
- Product brand, type, model, grade, and specifications.
- Raw material and formulation information as required for certification.
- Quality control documents.
- Product labels and packaging designs.
- Available test reports, if any.
The Product Certification Body may request additional documents according to the application scope and company conditions. Therefore, reviewing documents before submission can help reduce the risk of missing information during certification.
How to Obtain SNI Gear Oil Certification in Indonesia
Product Identification
The first stage is to confirm that the product is lubricating oil for manual transmission gears and/or motor vehicle differentials within the scope of SNI 7069-6:2021.
Information to be reviewed includes product application, brand, type, grade, formulation, technical specifications, packaging size, and production location.
Document Preparation
The company then prepares legality documents, trademark documents, ISO 9001:2015 documents, information on blending and filling facilities, testing equipment, production process diagrams, product specifications, and quality control documentation.
For Overseas Manufacturers, additional documentation concerning the Official Representative and manufacturing facility also needs to be prepared.
Certification Application
The SNI Certificate application is processed according to the mechanism established under Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 and the lubricating oil certification scheme.
An SNI Certificate may only be held by an Industrial Company or Overseas Manufacturer. Certificates are issued for each SNI within one production location and may include more than one trademark according to the applicable requirements. Peraturan BPK
Product Sampling
The submitted gear oil then undergoes sampling according to the certification scheme.
Product grouping and the number of samples need to be determined based on the product list and Product Certification Body requirements, so companies should not assume that every SKU automatically requires a separate test.
Laboratory Testing
Samples undergo quality conformity testing based on SNI 7069-6:2021. Test results form part of the basis for determining whether the product complies with the standard.
Testing parameters and methods must follow the applicable standard and certification scheme. Therefore, the laboratory used must have the required competence and satisfy the applicable conformity assessment requirements.
Factory Audit
Because the certification uses a type 5 system, the production facility also undergoes an audit.
The audit may cover blending and filling facilities, raw material control, formulation, blending processes, product filling, quality control, testing equipment, calibration, traceability, control of nonconforming products, and implementation of ISO 9001:2015.
SNI Certificate Issuance
If audit, testing, and evaluation results meet the requirements, an SNI Certificate may be issued.
Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 provides that lubricating oil SNI Certificates are valid for five years from the date of issuance. The certificate applies to each SNI within one production location. Peraturan BPK
SNI Gear Oil Testing
Testing is one of the main components of gear oil certification. Products need to demonstrate conformity with the quality requirements of SNI 7069-6:2021.
Because gear oil may be produced in different grades and formulations, companies need to ensure that the tested samples represent the products that will actually be manufactured and distributed. Information in the product list, formulation, technical specifications, labels, and samples must remain consistent.
Where significant changes are made to the formulation or product characteristics after certification, the company needs to evaluate their impact on the certification scope and comply with applicable data-change obligations established by the Product Certification Body and regulations.
SNI Gear Oil Factory Audit
The factory audit aims to ensure that the production process is capable of maintaining the consistency of gear oil that has been assessed as complying with the standard.
For domestic manufacturers, Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 requires at least blending and filling facilities as well as equipment for viscosity testing, Total Base Number testing, metal content testing, and non-metal content testing. Companies are also required to implement ISO 9001:2015. Peraturan BPK
Production facility readiness before the audit is important. Findings relating to raw material control, documentation, calibration, internal testing, or production consistency may require corrective action before certification can proceed.
SNI Gear Oil for Imported Products
Gear oil manufactured overseas and intended for the Indonesian market also needs to comply with mandatory SNI requirements where it falls within the scope of SNI 7069-6:2021 and the applicable regulation.
Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 requires an Overseas Manufacturer to conduct lubricating oil industrial activities, own a class 4 trademark, have blending and filling facilities, maintain the required testing equipment, implement ISO 9001:2015, and have an Official Representative in Indonesia. Peraturan BPK
The Official Representative must be appointed by the Overseas Manufacturer, obtain a license to use and be responsible for the class 4 lubricating oil trademark, control a warehouse in accordance with the requirements, be able to act as an importer, and maintain an SIINas account. An Overseas Manufacturer may appoint only one Official Representative, subject to specific corporate-group provisions established in the regulation. Peraturan BPK
SPPT SNI for Gear Oil
After a product has complied with SNI requirements and obtained an SNI Certificate, the lubricating oil must bear the SNI Mark and electronic mark in accordance with Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025.
The marks may be applied after obtaining approval to use the SNI Mark from the Head of the relevant Agency in the form of SPPT SNI. For lubricating oil products, SPPT SNI is issued to the Industrial Company or Official Representative according to the product’s status. Peraturan BPK
SPPT SNI is issued for one year. As long as the SNI Certificate remains valid, SPPT SNI may be extended for each additional one-year period. Applications are submitted electronically through SIINas according to the established mechanism. Peraturan BPK
SNI Gear Oil Certificate Surveillance
Gear oil certification does not end when the SNI Certificate is issued. Because it uses a type 5 certification system, surveillance activities are conducted to ensure that products and production processes continue to meet the requirements.
Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 requires the Product Certification Body that issued the SNI Certificate to perform surveillance. Periodic surveillance is conducted once every year, while special surveillance may be conducted at any time where there is a complaint or instruction from the Minister. Peraturan BPK
Surveillance may involve audits, sampling, and testing. Companies therefore need to maintain quality control, documentation, production facilities, and product conformity throughout the validity period of the SNI Certificate.
Cost of SNI Gear Oil Certification
There is no single fixed fee for SNI gear oil certification that applies to every company. Costs may be affected by the number of products, formulations, trademarks, production location, laboratory testing, selected Product Certification Body, sampling, and audit requirements.
For Overseas Manufacturers, costs may also include auditor travel and accommodation to the overseas production facility, Official Representative coordination, document translation or legalization where required, and sample shipment.
Because an SNI Certificate is issued for each SNI within one production location, the number of factory locations is also an important factor when calculating the certification scope and cost. Peraturan BPK
Things to Consider Before Applying for SNI Gear Oil
Before starting certification, companies should make sure that the product has been classified correctly. Gear oil for manual transmissions and differentials should not automatically be treated as automatic transmission lubricating oil because the two product groups have different standards.
Companies also need to review the consistency of trademarks, product lists, grades, formulations, specifications, labels, and production facilities. For domestic manufacturers, readiness of KBLI, the class 4 trademark, blending and filling facilities, testing equipment, ISO 9001:2015, and an SIINas account should be checked before submission.
For imported products, preparation needs to cover both the Overseas Manufacturer and the Official Representative in Indonesia. Importer structure, trademark licensing, warehouse arrangements, SIINas, manufacturer documents, and factory readiness for the audit should be determined from the beginning.
Conclusion
SNI gear oil Indonesia is a standardization requirement for manual transmission and differential gear lubricating oils for motor vehicles that fall within the mandatory SNI scope. The applicable standard is SNI 7069-6:2021, which is currently listed as valid by BSN. Pesta
Mandatory implementation is regulated through Minister of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025. Certification uses a type 5 system covering production-process assessment and product quality conformity testing, while the SNI Certificate is valid for five years with periodic surveillance once every year. Peraturan BPK
Companies seeking SNI gear oil certification need to identify the product, prepare documentation, ensure the readiness of production facilities and the quality management system, undergo testing and auditing, and obtain SPPT SNI for the use of the SNI Mark according to the applicable requirements.
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