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3.119. (...) As indicated by the authorities, almost all standards in the electronic, information and communication technology sectors are adopted from international standards (i.e. ISO, IEC and/or ITU standards), while many standards on agriculture and food technology are non-harmonized standards, due to environmental, geographical and cultural specificities. (...)

3.121. As set out in law, the Government, through its relevant technical agencies, may issue a policy to make SNIs compulsory in cases where they relate to interests of national security, safety, security, public health, environmental conservation, or economic reasons. (...)

Table 3.21 TBT-related STCs raised against Indonesia, January 2013-March 2020
Title: Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture No. 139/Permentan/PD.4, 10 December 2014, concerning Importation of Carcasses, Meat and/or Processed Meat Products into the Territory of the Republic of Indonesia (...)
Objective: protection of human health/safety; protection of animal life/health; protection of the environment; (...)
First raised- Last raised (number of times raised): 18/03/2015-15/06/2016 (5)
Member(s) raising STC: Australia, Brazil, Canada, and European Union
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Title: MoT Regulation No. 82/M DAG/PER/12/2012 on Imported Cell Phones, Handheld and Tablet Computers
Objective: prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; protection of human health/safety; protection of the environment; (...)
First raised- Last raised (number of times raised): 17/06/2013- 19/03/2014 (3)
Member(s) raising STC: Canada, United States, and European Union
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3.126. The National Accreditation Body (Komite Akreditasi Nasional (KAN)) remains responsible for accrediting conformity assessment bodies (CBs), (...) As at April 2020, there were (...) 22 accredited environmental management certification bodies;(...) 3 accredited energy management certification bodies; and 8 food safety management certification bodies. (...)

3.128. Over the review period, there were the following labelling-related developments:
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• additionally, over the review period, various regulations entered into force requiring certain products (electric motor devices, air conditioners, refrigerators, and compact fluorescent lamps) to be affixed with energy saving labels.

Table 3.22 SPS-related laws, 2020
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Law (date of entry into force): Law on Fisheries (as amended) (29 October 2009);
Coverage and key SPS-related implementing regulations: Sets the general rules for fisheries, including fisheries management, fish cultivation, fishery business, monitoring and surveillance, information and statistics, research and development, training, and penalties. Establishes the court jurisdiction for fisheries-related cases. Includes general provisions relating to protection of human health and the environment.

3.148. Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MOMAF) Regulation No. 41/2014 lists the live aquatic species banned from import, and replaces the previous regulation in force. It extends the list of live species banned from import from 30 to 152 (exceptions allowed for scientific research). The rationale for the measure is to preserve fish resources and their environment, and to protect human health. As indicated by the authorities, the species on the list are determined by a risk assessment on invasive alien species by experts, (...)

3.152. The legal and regulatory framework for GMOs comprises: Law No. 18 of 2012 on Food; GR No. 21/2005 concerning Security of Biological Genetically Engineered Products ; and GR No. 86/2019 concerning Food Safety (see above). Under GR 21/2005, applications for imports of genetically engineered items (plant, animal, fish and microorganisms and their products) must be presented to the competent minister or head of agency. In assessing these applications, ministers/heads of agency rely on recommendations made by the Indonesian Commission for Biological Safety, which conducts technical evaluations and analysis through its technical team. The time-frames for undertaking assessments are set out in GR 21/2005, which also provides a window for stakeholder inputs. The FDA or the Ministry of Environment undertakes laboratory testing of GMOs; the costs are covered by the proponent. The competent minister/head of agency gives successful applicants a licence for the release and/or circulation of these products. According to the authorities, Indonesia allows the import of 34 types of genetically engineered products considered to be food-safe. There is no commercial production of genetically engineered products in Indonesia.

3.185. (...) As set out in the preamble to the Regulation, the overall objectives of the new regulatory framework are to achieve value for money and contribute to: the increased use of domestic products; the increasing role of MSMEs; and sustainable development. (...)

3.187. Key changes introduced by PR No. 16/2018 are: (...) (vi) reflection of government policy in relation to participation of MSMEs, use of local products, (...) and sustainable procurement [279]; (...)

[279] In the context of this Review, the authorities indicated that some of the purposes of procurement are to increase the MSME role in the national economy/development, promote the use of local products (as reflected in Law No. 3/2014 on Industry), and use sustainable procurement as a tool to fight climate change and adhere to international best practices. (...) An exclusive procurement mechanism for emergency situations is needed, due to Indonesia's geographical position, and it being prone to natural disasters. (...)