Indonesia SDPPI SAR Certification Update: New Testing Requirements from April 2026

Indonesia has introduced a critical regulatory change affecting RF exposure compliance under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) Indonesia certification framework.

As of April 1, 2026, the Directorate General SDPPI no longer accepts SAR declaration letters (SUKET). Instead, manufacturers must submit full SAR test reports issued by locally recognized Indonesian laboratories.

This marks a significant tightening of certification requirements and reinforces Indonesia’s commitment to stricter device safety and compliance enforcement.

Indonesia SDPPI SAR Certification Update: What Changed

The Indonesia SDPPI SAR certification update introduces the following key changes:

Removal of SAR Declaration (SUKET)

• Previously, applicants could submit a SAR declaration letter (SUKET)

• This option is no longer accepted

  
  

Mandatory SAR Test Reports

• Full Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) test reports are now required

• Reports must come from:

  • Locally recognized or approved Indonesian laboratories

    
    

Increased Scrutiny in Certification Review

• Authorities now apply stricter validation of RF exposure compliance

• Applications without proper SAR reports will be rejected

SDPPI certification approval process for telecom devices

Timeline + Required Actions

Key Dates

• April 1, 2026 → Rule becomes effective

• April 3, 2026 → Official communication / industry update published

  
  

Required Actions for Manufacturers

• Identify whether your device requires SAR testing (e.g., cellular, wearable, RF devices)

• Schedule testing with a recognized Indonesian lab

• Replace any SUKET-based documentation with full reports

• Align certification timelines to include local testing lead times

• Verify compliance before shipment to avoid customs delays

  
  

What This Means for Manufacturers

This update significantly impacts global manufacturers exporting to Indonesia:

Higher Compliance Standards

• RF exposure must now be fully validated, not self-declared

Longer Time-to-Market

• Local SAR testing introduces additional lead time

Increased Costs

• Testing in Indonesia may increase certification expenses

Higher Risk of Rejection

• Incomplete or non-compliant submissions will be denied

  
  

Certification Impact Summary

Area	Impact
SAR Compliance	Mandatory full test reports
Documentation	More complex and strictly reviewed
Timeline	Extended due to local testing
Costs	Increased certification expenses
Market Access	Dependent on SAR compliance approval
Risk Level	Higher rejection risk

The Indonesia SDPPI SAR certification update represents a clear shift toward stricter health, safety, and compliance enforcement.

Manufacturers must now treat SAR testing as a mandatory and central requirement, not a procedural formality, to ensure successful certification and uninterrupted access to the Indonesian market.