Requirements and SNI Certification for Motor Vehicle Safety Glass in Indonesia
Motor vehicle safety glass is one of the automotive components that plays an important role in supporting driver and passenger safety. This product does not only function as protection against wind, dust, and environmental conditions, but must also have certain characteristics to remain safe when the vehicle is being used.
In Indonesia, safety glass for motor vehicles is a product subject to mandatory Indonesian National Standard (SNI) requirements. These requirements are 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. This regulation came into force on October 25, 2025 and revoked Minister of Industry Regulation No. 80 of 2015.
The applicable standard is SNI 8210:2018 Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles. Therefore, manufacturers and companies importing or marketing motor vehicle safety glass products need to understand the product scope, certification requirements, testing, and conformity assessment processes that apply.
What Is SNI for Motor Vehicle Safety Glass?
SNI for motor vehicle safety glass is a standard that establishes requirements for safety glass products used in motor vehicles. SNI 8210:2018 covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass used for certain vehicle categories.
The implementation of SNI aims to ensure that safety glass used in vehicles has quality and safety characteristics that comply with the established technical requirements. Through certification, companies can demonstrate that their products have undergone a conformity assessment process based on the applicable standard.
Mandatory SNI implementation also means that companies need to consider the certification process before distributing products according to applicable requirements. Certification is not only related to product sample testing, but may also include an assessment of the production process and the manufacturer’s ability to maintain product consistency.
SNI 8210:2018 for Motor Vehicle Safety Glass
SNI 8210:2018 is the standard used for motor vehicle safety glass. Its scope covers laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass for vehicles in categories L, M, N, O, and T with certain provisions.
Laminated safety glass is generally made from two or more layers of glass joined using an interlayer material. Meanwhile, tempered safety glass undergoes a specific treatment process to improve its safety characteristics and strength.
Companies need to identify their products first because not all types of vehicle glass automatically fall within the same standard scope. SNI 8210:2018 contains certain exclusions, including bullet-resistant glass and double glazing.
Vehicle Categories Covered
SNI for motor vehicle safety glass covers several vehicle categories. These categories include:
- Category L, namely motor vehicles with fewer than four wheels or certain vehicles classified under category L.
- Category M, namely motor vehicles designed and used for passenger transportation.
- Category N, namely motor vehicles primarily designed for transporting goods.
- Category O, namely trailers or semi-trailers.
- Category T, namely agricultural and forestry tractors.
Determining the vehicle category is important during the certification process because the vehicle type may determine the scope of safety glass products being submitted.
Safety Glass Products Covered by SNI
SNI 8210:2018 covers safety glass used in motor vehicles according to the scope of the standard. The main types of glass covered are laminated safety glass and tempered safety glass.
During the certification process, companies need to provide clear information regarding the product, including glass type, construction, dimensions, application, and technical specifications.
Some glass products may have different designs and functions even though they are all used in vehicles. Therefore, identifying product types and variants is an important part of determining the certification scope.
Why Is SNI for Motor Vehicle Safety Glass Mandatory?
Safety glass is directly related to vehicle safety. When an impact or damage occurs, the characteristics of the glass may affect the level of risk to drivers and passengers.
Mandatory SNI implementation aims to provide assurance regarding the security, health, and safety of people using motor vehicle safety glass. In addition, the regulation also aims to improve the competitiveness, efficiency, and performance of the motor vehicle safety glass industry in Indonesia.
Therefore, SNI is not merely an administrative requirement but also forms part of efforts to ensure that products used in vehicles comply with established safety and quality requirements.
SNI Motor Vehicle Safety Glass Certification Requirements
Certification requirements may differ depending on product type, factory location, and certification scope. Companies need to prepare the required administrative and technical documents before applying for certification.
Documents that generally need to be prepared include:
- Company legality documents.
- Company and production facility profile.
- Product brand and type information.
- Product technical specifications.
- Technical drawings or engineering drawings.
- Raw material and material information.
- Production process flowchart.
- Quality control procedures.
- Production machinery and equipment data.
- Inspection and testing equipment data.
- Measuring equipment calibration records where relevant.
- Production and quality control records.
These documents must correspond to the actual company conditions and be adjusted to the requirements of the LSPro and the certification scheme used.
How to Obtain SNI Motor Vehicle Safety Glass Certification
Product Identification
The first stage is to identify the product to be certified. The company needs to determine the glass type, construction, dimensions, function, vehicle category, brand, and product type.
This identification is necessary to determine whether the product falls within the scope of SNI 8210:2018 and to establish the appropriate certification scope.
Document Preparation
After the product has been determined, the company needs to prepare administrative and technical documents. The data provided must be consistent among the documents, product samples, and production facility conditions.
For imported products, companies also need to consider requirements concerning overseas manufacturers and official representatives according to applicable regulations.
Certification Application
The certification application is submitted through an LSPro according to the applicable mechanism. The certification scheme for motor vehicle safety glass uses a certification system that includes initial certification and surveillance during the certification period.
Companies need to ensure that all administrative and technical requirements have been fulfilled before the assessment process begins.
Laboratory Testing
Safety glass samples are tested based on the requirements of SNI 8210:2018. Testing is conducted to ensure that product characteristics comply with the established technical requirements.
The types of tests conducted depend on the type of glass and product scope. Therefore, the samples submitted must represent the products that will be manufactured or marketed.
Factory Audit
A factory audit or assessment is conducted to evaluate the manufacturer’s ability to maintain product consistency. Auditors may inspect raw materials, production processes, machinery, quality control, inspection and testing equipment, storage, and production records.
The actual factory conditions must correspond to the documents and product scope submitted.
Certification Evaluation and Decision
After testing and assessment are completed, the results are evaluated by the LSPro. If all requirements are fulfilled, the process can proceed to the certification decision and certificate issuance according to applicable requirements.
SNI Testing for Motor Vehicle Safety Glass
Testing is an important part of the SNI safety glass certification process. Testing is conducted based on the characteristics and type of glass submitted.
SNI 8210:2018 serves as the reference for determining the technical requirements for motor vehicle safety glass. Therefore, companies need to ensure that the tested samples correspond to the product specifications that will be manufactured routinely.
The selected laboratory must also have appropriate competence and scope for the required testing. Selecting the appropriate laboratory can help the testing process comply with certification requirements.
SNI Safety Glass Factory Audit
A factory audit is conducted to ensure that the production facility has the capability to manufacture products consistent with the samples that have been tested.
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.
Production facility readiness is very important because certification does not only assess a single product sample but also considers the manufacturer’s ability to maintain product conformity throughout production.
SNI Safety Glass for Imported Products
Companies importing motor vehicle safety glass need to consider the mandatory SNI requirements. Imported products that fall within the scope of the regulation must comply with the applicable certification requirements.
Overseas manufacturers need to prepare technical documents, production facility information, product samples, and quality control data. Importers or official representatives also need to ensure effective coordination with manufacturers.
An important aspect is consistency between products manufactured overseas and products submitted for certification. Differences in specifications, materials, designs, or production processes may affect conformity assessment.
Cost of Motor Vehicle Safety Glass SNI Certification
SNI certification costs for motor vehicle safety glass do not have one uniform tariff for every company. Costs may be affected by product type, number of types or variants, factory location, number of samples, laboratory testing, assessment duration, and the LSPro selected.
In addition to certification costs, companies need to consider testing costs, sampling, factory audits, surveillance, and travel and accommodation expenses if the factory is located outside Indonesia.
Therefore, cost estimates should be calculated after the glass type, vehicle category, number of types, production location, and certification scope are known.
How Long Does Motor Vehicle Safety Glass SNI Certification Take?
The certification duration may differ for each company. Processing time is affected by document completeness, sample readiness, laboratory scheduling, testing processes, factory readiness, and assessment results.
If nonconformities are identified, the company may need to make corrections or provide evidence of corrective actions before the process can continue.
Therefore, preparing documents, samples, production facilities, and quality control systems from the beginning can help reduce potential delays.
Things to Consider Before Applying for SNI Safety Glass Certification
Before applying for certification, companies should ensure the following:
- The glass type has been identified.
- The vehicle category has been determined.
- The product falls within the scope of SNI 8210:2018.
- Product technical specifications are available.
- Samples correspond to the products to be marketed.
- Production documents have been prepared.
- Production facilities are ready for audit.
- Inspection and testing equipment is available.
- Quality control has been implemented.
- The manufacturer or importer understands the certification stages.
These preparations can help companies conduct the certification process in a more structured manner and reduce the risk of nonconformities.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting helps companies with motor vehicle safety glass SNI certification professionally and in accordance with applicable regulations in Indonesia.
Our services include
- Consultation on motor vehicle safety glass SNI 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.
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