Quick answer
English documents are generally accepted, so Indonesian translation is unnecessary: certificates, system files and supplier proofs can be in English, with the interface and correspondence in English or Indonesian. Packaging for Indonesian consumers, such as name and warnings, follows Indonesian labeling rules. A Hefei parts maker filed entirely in English without issues; current system prompts govern, and Good Fortune Halal marks each file's language in its checklist.
Detailed explanation
Language rules for three file groups
- Entity and qualification files: Chinese originals with an English translation, usually no Indonesian needed.
- Formulas, specifications and SJPH documents: English versions work if terminology is consistent.
- Market-facing labels: information for Indonesian consumers follows current labeling rules in Indonesian, handled separately from filing documents.
Two details on English materials
- One material must carry one English name across certificate, specification and formula table.
- If an English rendering is ambiguous, the reviewer may ask to check the Chinese original, which must be retained.
A common confusion
Supplement replies are best written in concise English with annexes as requested. A Hefei company once mistook the Indonesian label rule for a document-language rule and translated its entire system file set, which was unnecessary. When the system or a supplement notice specifies a language, the current written requirement controls.
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