Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy has announced a strategic shift in telecommunications equipment testing, aiming to conduct most, if not all, testing domestically by the end of 2026. This initiative, spearheaded by Minister Meutya Hafid, is a central pillar in Indonesia’s broader digital sovereignty roadmap.
Historically, manufacturers had to rely on international labs due to limited domestic infrastructure. However, with the establishment of the Indonesia Digital Test House (IDTH), the government now seeks to reverse this trend. IDTH is the region’s most comprehensive testing facility and is positioned to align testing procedures with international standards.
Regulatory and Operational Goals
The government’s plan is regulatory in nature, focused on:
Reducing reliance on foreign test laboratories by accrediting local testing facilities under the Domestic Testing Center designation (BUDN).
Ensuring all test results are scientifically valid, reproducible, and internationally recognized.
Establishing IDTH and other accredited facilities as official testing hubs through coordination with the National Standardization Agency (BSN).
In addition, the Ministry has mandated that all processes comply with global benchmarks for quality and reliability. The goal is to enable telecom device approvals based on credible local testing, making the certification pipeline more efficient and less costly for industry stakeholders.
Collaboration with the National Standardization Agency
A formal agreement has been signed between the Ministry and BSN to support this regulatory transition. This collaboration aims to:
Streamline the accreditation process for telecom testing labs.
Facilitate faster approval cycles through reduced bureaucratic hurdles.
Validate the consistency and transparency of testing outputs to meet both national and international expectations.
The partnership is expected to enhance trust in Indonesia’s testing ecosystem, boosting its competitiveness both regionally and globally.
Implications for Manufacturers and Importers
Manufacturers and importers should prepare for a shift in compliance procedures. As domestic labs gain accreditation, the use of foreign test reports may be phased out or limited to certain exceptions. Companies entering the Indonesian market will be required to:
Utilize IDTH or other accredited domestic labs for conformity assessments.
Align their product testing and documentation with BSN-accredited standards.
Monitor updates from the Ministry regarding phased implementation and lab readiness.
This regulatory update reflects a significant evolution in Indonesia’s market access requirements, with long-term implications for certification timelines, cost structures, and operational planning.
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Quick Country Facts
Indonesia
Certification Body:
- Previous Name: Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika Republik Indonesia (SDPPI)
- Current Name (As of Jan 2025): DJID (Direktorat Jenderal Infrastruktur Digital)
- Learn more about the agency name update here
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: 36 Months
Application Language: English
Legal License Holder: Importer
In-Country Testing Requirement: In-Country Testing
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