Event Reports

EuroCham Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Working Group jointly with the International Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Group (IPMG) were invited on 8 February 2019 by a Special Staff to the President to discuss the roles of international industry to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of national healthcare in Indonesia. The meeting aims to gather information as well as inputs from international industry players on recurring issues in healthcare sector in Indonesia and finding a way for improvements.

In general, the industry players understand the dilemma faced by the government in choosing between acceleration of industrialization and providing healthcare access for the public. However, priority needs to be taken when it comes to healthcare. Considering the global supply chain in pharmaceutical industry as well as the urgency of healthcare access for the general public, requirements to set up local manufacturing in Indonesia must be revisit as to simplify and provide easiness for the business community.

Recognized as a dialogue partner, EuroCham Cosmetics Working Group was invited by the National Agency for Food and Drug Control (BPOM) on 7 February 2019 to contribute in a stakeholder forum discussion regarding latest policy development in the sector. Specifically discussed in the forum were the implementation of BPOM Regulation No. 33 of 2018 on 2D Barcode Requirements, draft regulation on technical requirements for cosmetics, and lastly draft regulation on contamination in cosmetics products. Beside EuroCham, notably contributed into the discussion were other national and international cosmetics associations including PERKOSMI, ICA.