1.      The cosmetics industry is obligated to comply with the CPKB guidelines when conducting cosmetic production activities. The CPKB certificate issued by BPOM certifies the implementation of these guidelines.

2.      CPKB certification covers all aspects of cosmetic production activities, aiming to ensure that the products manufactured consistently meet the specific quality requirements for their intended use.

3.      The CPKB certificate applies to cosmetic industries that produce their own products, engage in contract manufacturing, conduct cosmetic product export activities, or share facilities with other goods such as pharmaceuticals, traditional medicines, and PKRT (sanitary disinfectant products).

4.      The general requirements before applying for CPKB certification are as follows:

a.      A company must exist in Indonesia and have the corresponding KBLI (20232: The human cosmetics industry, including toothpaste. )

b.      Must have an approved floor plan approval letter for the cosmetics factory from BPOM.

c.      Must have a full-time PJT (Person in Charge of Technical Affairs) who has attended CPKB training.

5.      After submitting the CPKB certificate, BPOM will conduct an on-site audit. The following matters need to be considered before the audit:

a.      Inspect whether the factory building design and layout comply with CPKB requirements

b.      Check if the production equipment and factory facilities meet CPKB requirements

c.      Verify CPKB-related documents

d.      Confirm whether the product formulation matches the registered dosage form and that trial production has been conducted

6.      According to BPOM regulations, cosmetic manufacturing in Indonesia is divided into two types, Class A and Class B, with differences in the types of products they are allowed to produce:

a.      Class A Cosmetics Industry

–        Can produce all dosage forms (such as solids, powders, semi-solids, liquids, and aerosols) and other cosmetic dosage forms.

–        Must have at least one pharmacist (Apoteker).

b.      Class B Cosmetics Industry

–        Can only produce low-risk cosmetic dosage forms and types, such as liquids, semi-solids, solids, and powders.

–        Prohibited types of cosmetics:

·       Cosmetics specifically for infants and toddlers

·       Cosmetics intended for use on the eyes, oral cavity, and other mucous membranes

·       Cosmetics containing ingredients for acne treatment, whitening, sun protection, chemical peeling, or hair dye

·       Cosmetics that require specialized production techniques, such as aerosols and pressed powders

–        Must have at least one pharmaceutical technical staff (Tenaga Teknis Kefarmasian) with a D3/S1 degree in Pharmacy.

7.      The CPKB certificate is submitted according to the product dosage form (solid, powder, semi-solid, liquid, and aerosol), with a validity period of 5 years and can be extended.

8.      After obtaining the CPKB certificate, the cosmetics industry can proceed to the next step, which is registering a BPOM account and registering cosmetic products.