No, purchasing Everclear (95%+ ethanol) in Indonesia is illegal without special permits, as it exceeds the 55% ethanol cap set by BPOM Regulation No. 32/2019. Unauthorized possession risks confiscation under Customs Law No. 17/2006, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment.
Key Regulations for Purchasing Everclear in Indonesia
- BPOM Restriction: Ethanol concentrations above 55% require a Surat Izin Edar (Distribution Permit) from Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM), which Everclear lacks.
- Customs Prohibition: Importing undenatured ethanol (>55%) violates Customs Law No. 17/2006, triggering mandatory seizure and potential criminal charges.
- Local Enforcement: Regional authorities (e.g., DKI Jakarta’s Satpol PP) conduct periodic raids on unlicensed alcohol sales, targeting high-proof spirits like Everclear.
Note: Exceptions exist for industrial or medical-grade ethanol with Izin Usaha (Business Permit) from the Ministry of Industry, but consumer sales remain prohibited.