Event Reports

On the 12th of January, EuroCham engaged with the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia to discuss recent developments and the implementation of import supervision of halal goods. The discussion was led on behalf of EuroCham by Inezia Aurelia, Head of the Chemical Working Group and Head of Regulatory Management & Trade Compliance SEA at Merck Chemicals & Life Sciences. The meeting brought together EuroCham members from various sectors, including representatives from the Chemical Working Group, the Cosmetics Sub-Working Group, and the Agriculture, Food & Beverage Sub-Working Group. Participants engaged in an active exchange of views on challenges related to the implementation of halal certification requirements, while also gaining valuable insights from Pak Ekko on current policy developments

EuroCham members reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Government’s objectives of strengthening consumer trust through halal implementation and advancing Indonesia’s vision as a global halal industry hub. The discussion also provided an opportunity for members to share practical, on-the-ground industry perspectives regarding the current implementation of halal regulations.

The meeting concluded with EuroCham members reaffirming their commitment to supporting the Government’s objectives of strengthening consumer trust through halal implementation and advancing Indonesia’s vision as a global halal industry hub

On the 9th January, members of the Agriculture, Food & Beverage Sub-Sector Working Group, part of EuroCham’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Working Group, convened a meeting at the EuroCham Office. Chaired by Dhedy Adi Nugroho, Head of the AFB Sub-Working Group and Head of Public Affairs at CCEP and Ribut Purwanti, Deputy of the AFB Sub-Working Group and Head of External Affairs at Unilever.

The Meeting was a comprehensive recap of key policy updates and regulatory developments in the Agriculture, Food, and Beverage sector primarily on SSB Excise, EPR Regulation, Halal Regulation, Indonesian Quarantine Agency Regulations No. 5 of 2025, Zero ODOL Policy, as well as upcoming plans and agenda for the year.

The Agriculture, Food & Beverage Working Group remains committed to provide a platform for dialogue, and work side by side between EuroCham members and the government so that our members can thrive in Indonesia’s business landscape. Thank you to our EuroCham members and our working groups for this moment to further enrich our understanding of key policies related to FMCG.