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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-JGYV7G

Restrictions on the online distribution of food and drugs in Indonesia affecting UK exporters

in Indonesia

Trade barrier summary

BPOM Regulation 8/2020 imposes new requirements impacting the distribution of drugs on e-commerce platforms. These provisions include the following requirements:
a) E-commerce platforms must obtain an PSEF (e-system provider) license from the relevant authorities;
b) Pharmaceutical industries must conduct online drug distribution through its own electronic system;
c) Products containing precursors cannot be sold via e-commerce sites.

Sectors affected

  • Food and drink
  • Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

Resolved

No

Date reported

10 September 2020

Last updated

18 December 2020

Public ID

PID-JGYV7G

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