Event Reports

A task force within the Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Working Group gathered in an online meeting on 26 January. This meeting was aimed at deciding the 2022 Position Paper’s framework that will be further developed and updated content-wise on specific issues. As a follow-up, a separate task force meeting will susbsequently be held to discuss other pending issues within the Working Group, including the Halal policy’s implementation for drugs and medical devices.

On 25 January 2022, the National Agency for Food and Drug Control (BPOM) conducted a socialization on BPOM Regulation No. 33 of 2021 pertaining to the Certification of Good Cosmetics Manufacturing Practices (CPKB), and the Head of BPOM Decree No. HK. 02.02.1.2.10.21.440 of 2021 on the Granting of Single Notification Number for Cosmetics Packaged by Several Cosmetic Industries in Indonesian During the Covid-19 Pandemic. The event was attended by over 1000 participants, representing business actors and associations in the field of cosmetics as well as BPOM’s technical units throughout Indonesia.

Based on the event, the issuance of BPOM Regulation No. 33 of 2021 is expected to provide convenience and clear guidelines for business actors in managing the CPKB Certification. This regulation will also serve as a reference for BPOM officers in providing public services and supervision in the field. The Head of BPOM Decree is issued to support and develop the cosmetic business climate in Indonesia during difficult times brought about by the current COVID-19 pandemic.