Standardization

Indonesian National Standard (SNI)

The Indonesian National Standard (SNI) is a standard that applies nationally in Indonesia. SNI is formulated through a standardization process by Technical Committees involving stakeholders and is established by the National Standardization Agency (BSN).

To produce standards that are high quality, applicable and widely accepted by all stakeholders, the SNI formulation process refers to the principles of the WTO Code of Good Practice for the Preparation, Adoption and Application of Standards, which include:

1. Openness — gives all interested stakeholders the opportunity to participate in the standard formulation process.
2. Transparency — ensures open information about the standard formulation process, including its stages and progress.
3. Consensus and Impartiality — seeks mutual agreement by considering the interests of various parties in a balanced and impartial manner.
4. Effectiveness and Relevance — ensures standards respond to market needs, developments in science and technology, and the needs of society.
5. Coherence — maintains alignment of standards with relevant international standards to avoid conflicting and duplicated requirements.
6. Development Dimension — considers the needs and conditions of national development, including increasing the competitiveness and capability of domestic industry.

Applying these principles is expected to produce SNI that are credible, relevant and useful in supporting consumer protection, improving the quality of products and services, strengthening industrial competitiveness and national development.

Application of Mandatory SNI and the Role of Standardization in the Textile Sector

1. Application of the Indonesian National Standard (SNI)

In principle, the application of the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) is voluntary. However, to protect the public interest, national security, public health and safety, support national economic development and preserve environmental functions, the Government may make SNI mandatory in accordance with laws and regulations.
SNI is made mandatory through technical regulations issued by the competent ministry or government agency within its authority. These regulations set requirements that must be met by certain products, processes, systems or activities. Products within the scope of mandatory SNI must meet the established requirements before being distributed or marketed in accordance with applicable provisions.

2. Supervision and Conformity Assessment of Mandatory SNI

The enforcement of mandatory SNI must be supported by supervision to ensure compliance with the established requirements. Supervision can be carried out before products are marketed (pre-market supervision) or after products are on the market (post-market supervision), in accordance with applicable technical regulations.
Conformity assessment is an activity to assess the fulfilment of the reference standard's requirements. For voluntary SNI, conformity assessment can be used to show that a product or activity meets the standard's requirements. Meanwhile, for mandatory SNI, conformity assessment is part of meeting technical regulation requirements for the parties concerned.
The results of conformity assessment can serve as the basis for regulators to carry out supervision and ensure that products on the market meet mandatory requirements.

3. Applying Good Regulatory Practices in International Trade

The enforcement of technical regulations must take into account international trade provisions, including for imported products. Within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Indonesia is bound by relevant agreements, including the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS).
The two agreements govern different aspects. The TBT agreement concerns technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures, while the SPS agreement concerns sanitary and phytosanitary measures to protect human, animal and plant health.
In drafting and applying technical regulations, the government needs to apply Good Regulatory Practices (GRP). Applying this principle aims to ensure regulations are drafted transparently, proportionately and effectively, and do not create unnecessary barriers to trade, while still prioritizing the protection of national interests.

4. Role and Duties of the Standardization Sub-team of the Center for Textile Industry Standardization and Services

To support the development of standardization in the textile and textile products (TPT) sector, the Standardization Sub-coordination of the Center for Textiles plays a role in preparing planning materials, reviewing, developing, designing, applying and revising standards in the textile industry, in line with its applicable duties and functions.
This role is carried out through technical support in the formulation and development of Indonesian National Standards (SNI) in the textile field, taking into account technological developments, industry needs, product quality requirements and consumer protection needs.
Through continuous standardization activities, the Center for Textile Industry Standardization and Services is expected to support improvements in the quality and competitiveness of the national textile and textile products industry, encourage the application of relevant standards, and strengthen the industry's ability to meet quality requirements in domestic and international markets.

Mandatory SNI for Textile Products and Related Products

In the textile and textile products (TPT) sector, one application of mandatory SNI concerns safety requirements for textile materials for baby clothing. In addition, mandatory SNI applies to children's toys, including certain requirements related to the safety of textile materials in the types of toys covered by the regulation.

1. Mandatory SNI for Children's Toys

• SNI IEC 62115:2011 — Electric toys – Safety.
• SNI ISO 8124-1:2010 — Safety of toys – Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties.
• SNI ISO 8124-2:2010 — Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability.
• SNI ISO 8124-3:2010 — Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements.
• SNI ISO 8124-4:2010 — Safety of toys – Part 4: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use.

2. Mandatory SNI for Baby Clothing and Textile Material Safety Requirements

• SNI 7617:2024 — Textiles – Requirements for carcinogenic azo dye content, formaldehyde content and extractable metal content in fabrics.

SNI Outside the Textile Scope

1. Mandatory SNI for safety shoes.
2. Mandatory SNI for paper.