Indonesia: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   ID2022-0037

This report provides updated technical information for requirements and regulations on food and agricultural products as currently required by the Government of Indonesia (GOI). Sections that have been updated for this year include Food Additive Regulations; Labeling Requirements; Other Requirements, Regulations, and Registrations Measures; and Import Procedures. The appendices have also been updated and a section on Trade Facilitation has been added.

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