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Socialization of BPOM Regulations on Cosmetic Sector
On 28 November 2019, the National Agency for Food and Drug Control (BPOM) held a socialization on few new regulations that affect the cosmetic sector, namely Regulation No. 12/2019 on the Contamination in Cosmetics Products; No. 23/2019 on Technical Guidelines of Cosmetic Materials; No. 26/2019 on Mechanism of Monitoring Cosmetics Side Effects; and lastly No. 25/2019 on Guidelines to Produce Good Cosmetics. EuroCham was invited to this event as one of the invited business associations. During this socialization, BPOM encouraged any questions from the private sectors related to the presented regulations be submitted directly by email or formal letter.
President Jokowi Welcomes EU-ASEAN Business Council Mission to Indonesia
EuroCham Indonesia welcomes EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) Mission to Indonesia on 26-29 November 2019, which this year aims to Advancing Partnerships for Innovation and Inclusive Growth. EU-ABC and EuroCham as the primary voice for European business within the ASEAN region and Indonesia, together with more than 35 business delegates from leading European companies received a warm welcome from the Indonesian Government and leading politicians.
The delegates had the honor to have a dialogue with President Joko Widodo not long after his inauguration of his second term. At the meeting, the President elaborated his upcoming priorities and encouraged European businesses to play a greater role in the inclusive economic development of the country, particularly in areas linked to sustainability, human capital development, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The mission also successfully facilitated fruitful discussions with President’s new lineup cabinets: (1) Minister of Research and Technology, (2) Minister of Finance, (3) Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, (4) Minister of Industry, (5) Minister of Transport and other high ranking officials from (1) Ministry of Agriculture; (2) Ministry of Communication and Informatics; (3) Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy; (4) BAPPENAS; (5) BKPM; (6) Ministry of Health; (7) DG Customs and Excise; and, (8) OJK.