28 Sep 2026 · TAMA Insight
New Amendment to Mandatory SNI Requirements for Solid NPK Fertilizer in Indonesia
Indonesia has introduced amendments to the mandatory Indonesian National Standard (Standar Nasional Indonesia or “SNI”) regime for solid nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizer through Minister of Industry…
Indonesia has introduced amendments to the mandatory Indonesian National Standard (Standar Nasional Indonesia or “SNI”) regime for solid nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizer through Minister of Industry Regulation No. 25 of 2026 (“Minister of Industry Regulation 25/2026”).
The regulation amends Minister of Industry Regulation No. 11 of 2025 on the Mandatory Implementation of SNI for Solid NPK Fertilizer (“Minister of Industry Regulation 11/2025”), particularly in relation to the requirements for obtaining SNI certification and the transition arrangements for business licensing classifications.
Minister of Industry Regulation 25/2026 was stipulated on 3 September 2026 and promulgated on 18 September 2026. It therefore applies from 18 September 2026.
The amendment is particularly relevant to manufacturers of solid NPK fertilizer that are seeking SNI certification, including businesses that have not yet adjusted their business classification under the latest Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification (KBLI).
1. Amendments to the Requirements for SNI Certification
Minister of Industry Regulation 25/2026 introduces changes to the requirements that must be satisfied by industrial companies applying for SNI certification for solid NPK fertilizer.
The amended requirements are directed at confirming that the applicant has the appropriate industrial business licensing, uses its own relevant trademark, and is registered within the Ministry of Industry’s industrial information system.
For applications using Certification Scheme Type 5, additional requirements apply concerning the company’s quality management system and production facilities.
The changes therefore affect not only the administrative requirements for obtaining certification, but also the documentation and production capabilities that may need to be demonstrated during the conformity assessment process.
2. Business Licensing and SIINas Requirements
A company applying for SNI certification for solid NPK fertilizer is required to hold business licensing for the relevant industrial activity under KBLI 20122.
The regulation also requires the company to have its own trademark for the solid NPK fertilizer in the relevant trademark class and to have an account in the National Industrial Information System (SIINas).
These requirements create a more specific administrative framework for manufacturers seeking SNI certification. Businesses that have historically operated under another KBLI classification should therefore review whether their existing licensing remains aligned with the classification now required for solid NPK fertilizer.
The trademark requirement also means that the certification application is linked to the manufacturer’s own branded product, rather than merely to the manufacture or supply of NPK fertilizer in general.
3. Additional Requirements for Certification Scheme Type 5
Where a company applies for SNI certification under Certification Scheme Type 5, the amended regulation introduces additional requirements relating to quality management and production facilities.
The company is required to have implemented an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
In addition, the company must have production facilities corresponding to the production method used for its solid NPK fertilizer.
For blending production, the company must have appropriate mixing equipment. For compactor production, the required facilities include mixing and forming equipment.
For prill production, the company must have melting and prilling equipment. For steam granulation, the required production line includes granulation, drying, cooling, screening, and coating equipment.
For chemical granulation, the required facilities include reaction, granulation, drying, screening, cooling, and coating equipment.
The practical effect is that an applicant using Certification Scheme Type 5 will need to demonstrate not only the relevant licensing and administrative qualifications, but also that its production facilities correspond to the manufacturing process for which certification is sought.
4. Transition Period for KBLI Adjustment
Minister of Industry Regulation 25/2026 also introduces a specific transition arrangement for companies that have not yet adjusted their KBLI classification in accordance with the latest KBLI framework.
During the transition period, companies applying for SNI certification may continue to rely on their existing business licenses using KBLI 20123 and/or 20124.
This transitional treatment is available for a maximum period of one year from the date Minister of Industry Regulation 25/2026 enters into force, meaning from 18 September 2026.
Accordingly, companies that currently hold the relevant older KBLI classifications have a transition period to make the necessary adjustment to KBLI 20122.
After the transition period expires, new SNI certification applications will need to take into account the KBLI requirement under the amended regulation.
The transition provision is therefore particularly relevant to existing manufacturers that have already established their businesses and licensing structures under the previous classification.
5. Existing SNI Certification and Conformity Assessment Processes
The amendment does not replace the entire mandatory SNI framework established under Minister of Industry Regulation 11/2025.
Instead, Minister of Industry Regulation 25/2026 modifies specific provisions of that framework. The provisions of Minister of Industry Regulation 11/2025 that are not amended continue to form part of the applicable regulatory framework.
The regulation should therefore be read together with the existing provisions governing mandatory SNI implementation for solid NPK fertilizer, including the applicable conformity assessment and certification arrangements.
For businesses whose certification applications or conformity assessment processes were already underway, the applicable transitional provisions should be reviewed based on the status and timing of the relevant application.
The conformity assessment process also remains connected to the product certification bodies and testing laboratories appointed by the Ministry of Industry for the relevant SNI.
6. Implications for Solid NPK Fertilizer Manufacturers
The amendments may require manufacturers to review their existing compliance arrangements before submitting or continuing an SNI certification application.
In particular, manufacturers should assess whether their business licensing reflects the required KBLI classification, whether they have the required trademark and SIINas account, and, where Certification Scheme Type 5 is used, whether their quality management system and production facilities meet the amended requirements.
For companies currently operating under KBLI 20123 or 20124, the one-year transition period provides time to assess and make the necessary licensing adjustment.
The amendment may therefore be relevant not only to new applicants but also to existing manufacturers planning certification activities during the transition period.
7. Relationship with Other Fertilizer SNI Regulations
Minister of Industry Regulation 25/2026 specifically concerns the mandatory SNI regime for solid NPK fertilizer under Minister of Industry Regulation 11/2025.
It should therefore be distinguished from regulations governing other types of fertilizer.
For example, the mandatory SNI regime for urea fertilizer is governed under a separate regulatory framework. The amendment concerning solid NPK fertilizer does not, by itself, change the requirements applicable to urea or other fertilizer products governed by separate regulations.
Businesses dealing with multiple fertilizer products should therefore assess the applicable SNI requirements based on the specific product and regulatory framework governing that product.
8. Practical Considerations for Businesses
The amendment means that manufacturers of solid NPK fertilizer should review their SNI certification readiness against the updated requirements.
For businesses preparing a new certification application, the review should cover the company’s current industrial licensing, trademark status, SIINas registration, and, where relevant, the production facilities and quality management system required for Certification Scheme Type 5.
For existing manufacturers, particular attention should be given to the transition period for KBLI adjustment. Companies operating under KBLI 20123 and/or 20124 may continue to use their existing licensing for the relevant SNI certification application during the prescribed transition period, but should plan the adjustment to KBLI 20122 within that period.
The amendment should also be considered when planning production expansion, certification renewal, or changes to the manufacturing process, particularly where the applicable certification scheme requires specific production facilities.
Conclusion
Minister of Industry Regulation 25/2026 introduces targeted amendments to the mandatory SNI framework for solid NPK fertilizer established under Minister of Industry Regulation 11/2025.
The principal changes concern the requirements for SNI certification, including the applicable KBLI classification, trademark and SIINas requirements, as well as additional quality management and production facility requirements for Certification Scheme Type 5.
The regulation also provides a one-year transition period for businesses that have not yet adjusted their KBLI classification, allowing the continued use of certain existing classifications during the transition period.
For manufacturers and businesses involved in solid NPK fertilizer, the changes should be reviewed as part of their SNI certification and licensing planning, particularly where an application is being prepared or an existing business license still uses the previous KBLI classification.
This alert is part of a series examining recent developments in Indonesia’s industrial and product-standard regulatory framework. Please feel free to contact us should you wish to discuss these developments further.
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