Indonesia New Certification Standards: International Laboratories at the Center of Change

KOMDIGI Decision, Number 13, 2025 provides for the designation of overseas testing laboratories for the certification of telecommunications equipment and devices. This decision is based on the need to designate overseas testing laboratories that do not have a mutual recognition agreement with Indonesia.

In addition, these laboratories have been verified to meet the requirements set out in the ministerial regulation of 2024. The decision is also based on the importance of formalizing these designations through a ministerial decision.

The document cites several laws and regulations as legal basis, including the Telecommunications Law of 1999, the Law on State Ministries of 2008, and various government and presidential regulations related to communication and digitalization.

As for key decisions, overseas testing laboratories, listed in the annex of the document, are designated as official laboratories for the certification of telecommunications equipment and devices. These laboratories must perform tests at their designated locations and in accordance with Indonesian technical standards. In addition, they must provide test reports with digital signatures and be prepared to clarify the validity of these reports if necessary. They must also report any significant changes to their legal status, organizational structure, accreditation, or address.

Test reports from these laboratories can be used to meet certification requirements in Indonesia, provided that the tests are performed at the specified locations and under the specified standards.

**WHO? **

The KOMDIGI Decision has a high-level impact as it establishes a regulatory framework for the certification of telecommunications equipment and devices through overseas testing laboratories. This is crucial to ensure that imported devices meet Indonesian technical standards, which directly affects the quality and safety of products on the market.

By requiring laboratories to meet Indonesian technical standards and maintain their accreditation, it is ensured that testing is rigorous and reliable. This is essential to maintain integrity and trust in the certification process.

The decision facilitates international trade by allowing foreign laboratories to certify products for the Indonesian market. This can speed up the entry of new products into the market and encourage innovation and competition.

**WHOM? **

Therefore, it directly impacts Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers, Overseas Testing Laboratories, Regulatory Authorities, Consumers.

**CONCLUSION: **

This decision has a significant impact on the regulation and certification of telecommunications equipment, affecting multiple actors in the supply chain and ensuring the quality and safety of products in the Indonesian market.