One of the primary requirements for obtaining a Certificate of Indonesian National Standard (SNI) is the ownership of a valid and registered Trademark with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), whether by a domestic industrial company or a foreign producer. Products intended to be marketed in Indonesia must meet specific standards, including quality and safety requirements, as enforced through the SNI certification.
Thus, having a registered Trademark is no longer optional but necessary for conducting business in Indonesia. A Trademark is a product’s identity and a critical legal protection tool, especially in a highly competitive market. Securing a registered Trademark is a vital initial step for local and international business operators.
Furthermore, business operators who fail to obtain an SNI Certificate for products that are required to have one may face severe penalties, including administrative sanctions such as product distribution bans and product recalls, as well as criminal sanctions such as fines and the revocation of previously issued SNI certifications.
Requirements for Obtaining SNI
To obtain an SNI Certificate, business operators must meet several requirements, including:
- Ownership of a registered Trademark in the appropriate class (e.g., Class 11 for gas stoves).
- A quality management system that complies with ISO 9001:2015.
- Adequate production facilities.
- Product testing at an accredited laboratory.
Registration Process and Eligible Parties for SNI Registration
- Domestic Industrial Companies:
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- Local producers holding a valid business license in Indonesia.
- Can directly apply for an SNI Certificate via SIINas (National Industrial Information System).
- Foreign Producers:
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- Must appoint an Authorized Representative in Indonesia to handle certification processes.
- Applications must be submitted by the Authorized Representative in Indonesia who holds the Trademark License for the product.
- Additional documents are required, such as a License Agreement and proof of license recordation with the DGIP.
If you are a distributor or importer, please ensure that the products you import have their Trademark registered in Indonesia by the foreign producer and that you have a License Agreement that has been recorded with the DGIP.
To simplify the process and ensure all documents comply with applicable laws in Indonesia, you can utilize the services of a trusted Trademark Consultant to handle all the necessary steps, including:
- Registering the Trademark with the DGIP on behalf of the client (foreign producer).
- Drafting a License Agreement that adheres to Indonesian regulations.
- Recording the License Agreement with the DGIP to ensure the license has legal enforceability.
- Assisting clients in managing the documents required for the SNI Certificate, including consultations related to compliance with SNI standards.
Should you need further information regarding Trademark registration as a requirement for obtaining an SNI Certificate, feel free to contact us via email at [email protected].
