SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Certification Services in Indonesia
SNI motor vehicle glass certification services provide assistance for manufacturers and companies marketing motor vehicle safety glass to meet the applicable Indonesian National Standard requirements in Indonesia. Certification is required to ensure that products meet the applicable technical, quality, and safety requirements before being manufactured or marketed in accordance with applicable regulations.
Currently, mandatory SNI requirements for motor vehicle safety glass are 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 came into force on October 25, 2025 and revoked Minister of Industry Regulation No. 80 of 2015.
The standard referenced in the certification scheme is SNI 8210:2018 concerning Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles. The standard covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass for vehicles in categories L, M, N, O, and T, with certain exclusions according to the scope of the standard.
What Is SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Certification?
SNI motor vehicle glass certification is a conformity assessment process to ensure that safety glass products for motor vehicles meet the established SNI requirements. Certification is conducted through an authorized conformity assessment body according to the applicable certification scheme.
Under Minister of Industry Regulation No. 15 of 2025, the certification scheme for motor vehicle safety glass uses a Type 5 certification system. The process includes initial certification, surveillance, and recertification.
Therefore, companies not only need to ensure that their products pass testing but also need to prepare production facilities, quality control systems, technical documents, and the capability to maintain product consistency throughout the certification period.
Motor Vehicle Glass Products Covered by SNI
SNI 8210:2018 covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass for motor vehicles. These products may be used as windshields, glass panels, or partitions according to the scope and requirements of the standard.
The vehicle categories covered by the standard include:
- Category L vehicles.
- Category M vehicles.
- Category N vehicles.
- Category O vehicles.
- Category T vehicles.
SNI 8210:2018 does not cover bullet-resistant special glass or double glazing. In addition, the use of tempered safety glass as a windshield has specific requirements for vehicles with speeds below 40 kilometers per hour.
Therefore, product identification needs to be conducted first to ensure that the glass to be certified falls within the scope of SNI 8210:2018.
Why Does Motor Vehicle Glass Require SNI Certification?
Safety glass is one of the vehicle components related to user safety. Glass does not only function as protection against wind, dust, and environmental conditions but also has a safety function when the vehicle is in use.
Mandatory SNI implementation aims to ensure the security, health, and safety of people using motor vehicle safety glass while improving the competitiveness, efficiency, and performance of the motor vehicle safety glass industry.
Through certification, companies can demonstrate that their products have undergone a conformity assessment process based on the established standard.
SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Certification Requirements
Certification requirements need to be adjusted according to the company type, production location, and product scope submitted. Manufacturers need to prepare administrative and technical documents before the certification process begins.
Documents that generally need to be prepared include:
- Company legality documents.
- Company and production facility profile.
- Product brand and type information.
- Glass technical specifications.
- Engineering drawings.
- Material and raw material information.
- Production process flowchart.
- Quality control documents.
- Production machinery and equipment data.
- Inspection and testing equipment data.
- Measuring equipment calibration records where relevant.
- Production control documents and records.
These documents need to be adjusted to the requirements of the LSPro and the applicable certification scheme.
How to Obtain SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Certification
Product Identification
The first stage is to identify the type of glass to be certified. The company needs to determine whether the product is laminated safety glass or tempered safety glass, the intended vehicle category, size, construction, and other technical characteristics.
This identification is necessary to ensure the correct certification standard and scope.
Document Preparation
After the product has been identified, the company prepares administrative and technical documents. Information in the documents must be consistent with the product and production facility conditions.
For overseas manufacturers, the application process is conducted through an official representative of the industrial company according to the certification scheme requirements.
Certification Application
The certification application is submitted to the LSPro according to the applicable mechanism. Under the scheme in Minister of Industry Regulation No. 15 of 2025, certification stages include selection, determination, certification review and decision, and subsequent processes according to the scheme.
Laboratory Testing
The glass products then undergo testing according to the parameters required by SNI 8210:2018.
Testing is conducted to assess the characteristics and performance of safety glass according to the requirements of the standard. The type and number of tests follow the applicable standard and certification scheme.
Factory Audit
A production facility audit or assessment is conducted to ensure that the manufacturer has the capability to maintain product consistency.
Auditors may examine raw materials, production processes, machinery, inspection and testing equipment, quality control, storage, documentation, and production records.
Certification Result Evaluation
Laboratory test results and factory assessment results are then evaluated by the LSPro. If all requirements are fulfilled, the process may proceed to the certification decision.
Certification does not end with the issuance of the initial certificate because the scheme also includes surveillance and recertification.
SNI Testing for Motor Vehicle Glass
Testing is an important part of SNI motor vehicle glass certification. The tested products must represent the products that will be manufactured or marketed.
SNI 8210:2018 specifically serves as the reference standard for motor vehicle safety glass and covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass.
Therefore, companies need to ensure that the glass type, design, material, size, and sample specifications correspond to the product submitted.
Laboratory selection also needs to be considered because testing must be conducted by a laboratory with appropriate competence and scope for the certification requirements.
SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Factory Audit
The factory audit aims to ensure that the production process is capable of producing products consistent with the products that have been tested and assessed.
Several aspects that may be examined include:
- Raw material control.
- Production process.
- Machinery and equipment condition.
- Process control.
- Product inspection.
- Testing equipment.
- Measuring equipment calibration.
- Nonconforming product control.
- Product traceability.
- Quality control records.
Factory readiness is important because Type 5 certification does not only assess product samples but also considers production capabilities in maintaining product conformity continuously.
SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Certification for Imported Products
Companies importing motor vehicle safety glass also need to comply with the applicable certification requirements. Imported products are not automatically exempt from mandatory SNI requirements if they fall within the scope of mandatory SNI implementation.
For manufacturers located overseas, Minister of Industry Regulation No. 15 of 2025 provides a mechanism for applications through an official representative of the industrial company according to the applicable requirements.
Manufacturers and importers need to ensure consistency between products manufactured overseas and products submitted for certification. Technical documents, production facility information, samples, and product data should be prepared from the beginning.
Cost of SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Certification
The cost of SNI motor vehicle glass certification cannot be determined using one tariff for every company. Costs may vary depending on product type, number of types or variants, factory location, testing requirements, assessment duration, and the conformity assessment body selected.
In addition to certification costs, companies also need to consider laboratory testing, sampling, factory audit or assessment, surveillance, and travel expenses if the production facility is located overseas.
Therefore, a cost estimate should be prepared after the glass type, vehicle category, number of variants, production location, and certification scope are known.
How Long Does SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Certification Take?
The certification process duration may differ from one company to another. The duration is affected by document readiness, sample readiness, laboratory schedules, testing processes, production facility readiness, and audit and evaluation results.
If nonconformities are identified in documents, samples, test results, or production processes, the company may require additional time to make corrections and fulfill the requirements.
Therefore, early preparation is important to help the certification process run more efficiently.
Difference Between SNI Motor Vehicle Glass and Other SNI Glass Products
SNI requirements for glass do not only apply to safety glass for motor vehicles. There are other standards and regulations for glass products intended for different applications.
For motor vehicle safety glass, the applicable standard is SNI 8210:2018.
Meanwhile, flat glass has separate requirements under Minister of Industry Regulation No. 48 of 2024 concerning the Mandatory Implementation of Indonesian National Standards for Flat Glass.
Therefore, companies cannot determine certification requirements solely based on the general term “glass product.” The product type, function, application, and glass characteristics need to be identified first.
Things to Consider Before Applying for SNI Motor Vehicle Glass Certification
Before applying for certification, companies should ensure the following:
- The glass type has been properly identified.
- The vehicle category has been determined.
- SNI 8210:2018 corresponds to the product scope.
- Technical specifications are available.
- Product samples correspond to the products to be marketed.
- Production documents have been prepared.
- Production facilities are ready for assessment.
- Inspection and testing equipment is available.
- Quality control systems have been implemented.
- Manufacturers and importers understand the certification stages to be conducted.
These preparations can help reduce the risk of delays during the certification process.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting helps companies with SNI motor vehicle glass certification services professionally and in accordance with applicable regulations in Indonesia.
Our services include
- Consultation on SNI motor vehicle glass 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, certification assistance, testing, and SNI motor vehicle glass certification processing according to the product type and company requirements.
