Indonesia Reclassifies Liquid Drop Sweeteners as High-Risk Food

On February 2, 2026, Indonesia BPOM issued an announcement, clarifying the registration requirements for liquid drop sweetener preparations. The announcement reclassifies these products into the high-risk processed food category, a change that will take effect on February 9, 2026.

Key Provisions of the Announcement

The announcement outlines several key points for the registration of liquid drop sweeteners intended for final consumers.

1. Food Categorization

Liquid sweeteners used by dropping are classified under Food Category 11.6: Table-Top Sweeteners, Including Those Containing High-Intensity Sweeteners. This category includes products containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., acesulfame potassium) and/or polyols (e.g., sorbitol, xylitol), which may also contain other food ingredients like carbohydrates. These products are sold directly to the final consumer in various forms, such as powder, solid (tablets or cubes), or liquid.

2. Intended Use and Scope

The regulation specifies that these liquid sweetener preparations are intended to be dropped directly into ready-to-eat end products by the consumer. Any liquid sweetener that is not for this intended use (e.g., for use as an ingredient in further food manufacturing) must be registered separately as a Food Additive Sweetener.

3. Regulatory Requirements

All safety, quality, and labeling requirements for liquid drop sweeteners must comply with the existing regulations for Food Category 11.6.