Event Reports

On the 30th July, EuroCham was invited by the EU Delegation for a meeting with BPJPH along with representatives from EU Member States to discuss the state of the mandatory Halal Regulations.

The meeting was led by Carsten Sorensen, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs of the EU Delegation, and E.A Chuzaemi Abidin, Deputy for Development and Supervision of Halal Product Assurance of the BPJPH.

We want to thank the EU delegation for involving us in this important meeting and BPJPH for their insights

On 29 July 2026, the EuroCham Chemical Working Group held a Courtesy Meeting with the Directorate of Upstream Chemical Industry, Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia (Kementerian Perindustrian Republik Indonesia). The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on policy developments and regulatory matters affecting the chemical industry under the Ministry’s purview.

The meeting was led by the Head of the Chemical Working Group, Ibu Inezia Aurelia, Head of Regulatory Management & Trade Compliance at Merck Life Science. Key topics discussed included the management and importation of hazardous and toxic materials (B3), the implementation of the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7, adjustments to KBLI classifications in the chemical sector, and the import and distribution of chemicals. The discussion also covered the implementation of halal certification requirements in the chemical industry.

The Chemical Working Group reiterated its commitment to supporting the Government’s efforts to strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of Indonesia’s chemical industry, while continuing to contribute constructive industry perspectives and maintaining an open and productive dialogue with the Ministry.

EuroCham extends its sincere appreciation to the Directorate of Upstream Chemical Industry for hosting the meeting and for the constructive exchange of views.