On March 7, 2024, SDPPI published the regulation Number 3 of 2024. Some of the main intakes include:
It replaces the previous regulation, PERMENKOMINFO No. 16 Tahun 2018, which is no longer aligned with the latest developments and needs in the field.
Key points of the new regulation:
- Clarifies that the regulation applies to both Indonesian citizens and foreigners who manufacture, assemble, or import telecommunications equipment and/or devices for trade and/or use in Indonesia.
- Reinforces the requirement for all telecommunications equipment and/or devices to meet the Technical Standards before being traded and/or used in Indonesia.
- Specifies that compliance with the Technical Standards is demonstrated through testing, which must be conducted for each brand, type, and country of origin of the equipment and/or device.
- Outlines the process for applying for a certificate, including the required documents and fees.
- Defines the rights and obligations of the applicant and the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) during the certification process.
- Specifies the grounds for revoking a certificate.
- Establishes a mechanism for appealing against a decision to revoke a certificate.
- Determines the responsibilities of Kominfo in monitoring and enforcing compliance with the regulation.
- Defines the administrative sanctions that may be imposed for violations of the regulation.
This new regulation strengthens the enforcement of compliance with the Technical Standards, through the following measures:
- Certificate Renewal Every 3 Years
- Mandatory Triennial Certificate Renewal
- Warning Labeling Requirement
- Measures for Non-Compliance
- Test Results for High-Risk Devices
- Streamlined Certification for Low-Power Variants
The Ministerial Regulation shall come into force after 90 (ninety) calendar days from the publication date.
Type Approval Impacted? No
Spectrum Impacted? No
Imports Impacted? No