Heaptalk, Jakarta — Trade Minister Zulkifli ‘Zulhas’ Hasan leads the exposure of around 40,282 non-compliant imported electronic goods valued at USD413,656, approximately Rp6.70 billion at PT GMI, Banten. (06/06)
The discovery resulted from surveillance conducted by the Directorate of Surveillance of Circulating Goods and Services, under the Directorate General of Consumer Protection and Trade Compliance (PTKN) of the Trade Ministry, in May 2024.
Following the finding, the Ministry has taken protective measures to prevent consumer harm. The non-compliance issues included violations of the Registration of Safety, Health, and Environmental Security Good (K3L), Certificate of National Standard Product Usage (SPPT-SNI), Product Registration Number (NPB), and Registration of User Manuals and Warranty Cards (MKG).
“The discovery of over 40,000 imported goods failed to fulfill the K3L, SNI, NPB, and MKG standards, with a value of USD413,656, demonstrating the Ministry of Trade’s commitment to securing consumers,” Zulkifli Hasan said.
The circulation of non-compliant imported products poses significant threats to consumer safety and can devastate domestic industries.
“Therefore, through the Directorate General of PKTN, the Ministry of Trade will continue comprehensive surveillance. The Ministry is committed to monitoring and enforcing laws against non-compliant products in cooperation with related ministries and institutions to ensure consumer protection and a healthy business climate,” voiced the Minister.
Minister Zulkifli Hasan also revealed that the seized goods primarily originated from China. Nine types of electronic goods, including 750 units of induction stoves, still need to meet the MKG registration requirements.
Additionally, products that fail to meet K3L and MKG registration requirements include 19,744 units of hair dryers, 250 units of electric hair straighteners, 200 units of hair stylers, 6,144 units of electric shavers, and 111 units of electric massage devices. Other products lacking SPPT-SNI and NPB include 5,054 units of solar panels, 6,813 units of active speakers, and 1,216 units of fans.
“The protective measures undertaken by the Ministry of Trade also aim to minimize consumer losses,” stated Minister Zulkifli Hasan.
The Director General of Consumer Protection and Trade Compliance, Moga Simatupang, stated that these protective actions follow the Trade Minster Regulation No. 69 of 2018 on Surveillance of Circulating Goods and Services and Minister of Trade Regulation No. 21 of 2023 amending Minister of Trade Regulation No. 26 of 2021 on the Determination of Business Activity Standards and Products in the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing in the Trade Sector. Regulation No. 21 of 2023 governs NPB, K3L registration, and MKG.
Moga emphasized that products must not be circulated without SPPT-SNI and Product Registration Numbers (NPB). Products without licenses should not bear the SNI mark, as this violates Law No. 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection, which prohibits trading goods that do not meet or comply with required standards and regulations. Such violations can negatively impact consumer safety.
“The follow-up by the Ministry of Trade through the exposure of surveillance findings on non-compliant goods is intended to deter business actors,” asserted Moga.
Moreover, Moga added, violations of standard compliance can result in administrative sanctions, such as the withdrawal and destruction of goods. These administrative sanctions are stipulated in Minister of Trade Regulation No. 21 of 2023.
