Indonesia Overhauls Food Recall System with Updated Regulatory Framework

On July 28, 2025, Indonesia BPOM enacted Regulation No. 22 of 2025 on the Recall and Destruction of Processed Food, which came into force immediately. The new regulation revokes and replaces the former BPOM Regulation No. 22 of 2017.

This updated regulation aims to strengthen consumer protection by providing a more comprehensive and robust legal framework for food business operators. It introduces clearer definitions, revised timelines, and more detailed procedural requirements for managing non-compliant processed food products in the Indonesian market. Here are the key updates and major revisions compared to the previous regulation: