Yes, selling homemade food in Indonesia is legal but strictly regulated under national and local laws. The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) enforces hygiene standards via Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan No. 1096/MENKES/PER/VI/2011, while regional governments (e.g., DKI Jakarta’s Perda No. 4/2018) impose additional licensing. Recent 2026 draft amendments to Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja may relax some micro-scale food business (UMKM) requirements, but compliance remains mandatory.
Key Regulations for Selling Homemade Food in Indonesia
- Food Safety Certification: Home-based food businesses must obtain a P-IRT (Pangan Industri Rumah Tangga) certificate from the local health office, verifying compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards. This is mandatory for non-perishable foods like snacks or baked goods.
- Labeling Requirements: Products must display nutritional information, ingredients, allergen warnings, and the P-IRT number in Indonesian. Mislabeling risks fines under Peraturan BPOM No. 22/2019.
- Local Permits: Municipalities (e.g., Bandung’s Perwal No. 18/2023) require a Tanda Daftar Usaha Mikro (TDUM) or Surat Izin Usaha Mikro (SIUM). Online sales via platforms like Shopee or Tokopedia necessitate additional e-commerce registration with the Ministry of Trade.
Violations may trigger BPOM inspections or Dinas Kesehatan enforcement actions, including product seizures or business shutdowns. Exemptions exist for non-commercial sales (e.g., personal gifts), but profit-driven operations face stringent scrutiny. Consult Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan setempat for jurisdiction-specific rules.