The Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia (Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital) has issued a draft decree regarding mandatory limits for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) on telecommunication devices. This proposal is intended to replace Decree No. 177 of 2024, aiming to further streamline the testing and certification process for mobile products entering the Indonesian market.
Key Provisions and Scope
The draft regulation applies to mobile phones and tablet computers that meet the following criteria:
Key Provisions and Scope
The draft regulation applies to mobile phones and tablet computers that meet the following criteria:
- Devices used at a distance of less than 20 cm from the human body.
- Devices with a radiated transmit power exceeding 20 mW.
The decree establishes mandatory SAR limits for the head, torso/body, and limbs, referencing international safety standards, including ICNIRP 1998 and ICNIRP 2020 guidelines.
Testing and Certification Requirements
Manufacturers must be aware of several critical technical requirements:
Testing and Certification Requirements
Manufacturers must be aware of several critical technical requirements:
- Testing Standards: Compliance must be demonstrated using recognized international standards such as IEC/IEEE 62209-1528, EN 50360, and EN 50566.
- Exemptions: Tablet computers without a "next-to-the-ear" speaker for voice calls may be exempt from head SAR requirements, provided technical documentation confirms the lack of such hardware.
- Market Surveillance: The regulator maintains the right to conduct market surveillance. If a device fails domestic testing, a one-time re-test of market-purchased samples is permitted at the manufacturer's expense.
Transitional Period
The decree includes a transitional provision to account for domestic laboratory capacity. Until 31 July 2027, applicants may use a letter of information from a domestic laboratory regarding scheduled testing if a full report is not yet available. After this date, a complete SAR test report will be mandatory for all relevant Type Approval applications.
Manufacturers should evaluate their current R&D timelines and testing strategies to ensure business continuity as these requirements move toward full implementation.
Submissions of responses have ended on February 27, 2026.
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The decree includes a transitional provision to account for domestic laboratory capacity. Until 31 July 2027, applicants may use a letter of information from a domestic laboratory regarding scheduled testing if a full report is not yet available. After this date, a complete SAR test report will be mandatory for all relevant Type Approval applications.
Manufacturers should evaluate their current R&D timelines and testing strategies to ensure business continuity as these requirements move toward full implementation.
Submissions of responses have ended on February 27, 2026.
View Full Regulatory Update
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