Illegal Cosmetics on the Rise in Indonesia

Illegal Cosmetics on the Rise in Indonesia

Jakarta. Illegal cosmetics dominated cases of regulation violations handled by Indonesia’s food and drug supervisory agency last year as demand for beauty products skyrocketed in the country.  Cases involving illegal cosmetics accounted for 144 out of the total 335 cases, or 43 percent of the food and drug regulation violations handled by the National Drug and Food Control Agency (BPOM). “There’s a … Read more

Indonesia’s Skincare Industry Ready to Compete with South Korea, Says BPOM

Jakarta. Indonesia is now capable of competing with international players in the skincare industry, according to Rizka Andalucia, Acting Head of Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). “We have reached a point where we can compete with South Korea. Our domestic cosmetic industry is excelling, both in terms of packaging and product … Read more