Agriculture, Food & Beverage Sub-Working Group Meeting with DG Domestic Trade (Ministry of Trade)

Published on 9 July 2025

On June 19, EuroCham Indonesia’s Agriculture, Food & Beverage Sub-Working Group held a pivotal discussion with the Director General of Domestic Trade, Bapak Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan, alongside Bapak Nawandaru Dwi Putra (Director of Domestic Market Development) and Bapak Mario Josko (Director of Trade Compliance), together with their expert teams at the Ministry of Trade to address the growing challenge of unregulated online alcohol sales. The meeting was led by Pirhot Nababan (Diageo), joined by key members including Dendy Borman (Diageo), Hadyu Ikrami (Pernod Ricard), and Bambang Chriswanto, with Deny Giovanno (Multi Bintang Indonesia).

The dialogue focused on creating a legal framework for e-commerce alcohol transactions, aiming to combat illegal circulation while ensuring consumer protection and market fairness. Key topics included current regulatory gaps, risks of unmonitored online sales, and proposed solutions to legitimize compliant businesses.

We extend our gratitude to the Directorate General of Domestic Trade, Ministry of Trade, for the opportunity to engage in this constructive dialogue and look forward to further collaboration.

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