Quick answer
Use official channels rather than a forwarder's retelling. Exporters around Shijiazhuang, Hebei check the regulation text (Law 33/2014, PP 39/2021 and amendments) on the BPJPH website and SIHALAL, compare items by name and code, and keep dated screenshots. Borderline items are checked against product code and Indonesia's current directory, with the importer confirming locally; file both conclusions, not chat messages.
Detailed explanation
Which Channels Count as Official
- The BPJPH website for laws, announcements and transition arrangements.
- Public search in SIHALAL for certificate numbers and status.
- The text of Law 33/2014, PP 39/2021 and their amendments. Social-media screenshots and forwarded chats are not official bases, and "inside word" in group chats cannot support decisions.
Steps for a Self-Check
- List every SKU with name, specification, HS code and sales form.
- Match each to the Indonesian category division and record the date.
- Search SIHALAL by number and name for comparable registered products.
- Save dated screenshots, noting checker and conclusion.
- For contact materials, pet food and supplements, check the current directory first.
Using the Verification Result
Build an evidence pack of the regulatory basis, screenshots and buyer emails to support production, contracts and filing schedules. Recheck when the directory or platform rules update, and confirm again before the date. Categories confirmed as mandatory start first, without waiting for the buyer.
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