The first step in applying for compliance certification is to be a certificate applicant. Any errors on the part of the applicant will cause the process to fail even before it begins.
Therefore, it is important to understand who qualifies as an applicant for RF certification in Indonesia. This is because not every company can be an applicant.
In this article, we’ll discuss all the entities that can serve as applicants for RF certification in Indonesia. You can also watch the full video to learn the requirements in detail.
The Importance of Applicant Status
The applicant’s status is verified at the very beginning of the RF certification application process in Indonesia. In fact, this is done before any other steps in the process begin. Meeting the applicant status requirements paves the way for you to proceed to the next stage of the certification process.
The applicant’s name will appear on all documents requirements for RF certification in Indonesia that are submitted. Any discrepancy in the name will cause problems with the certification.
The application will be rejected if Company A is listed in the test report, but the letter of appointment mentions Company B instead. Therefore, ensure that the applicant’s status and name are consistent across all submitted documents.
Who can be an Applicant for RF Certification in Indonesia?
Ministerial Regulation No. 3 of 2024, Article 10, specifies who is eligible to apply for RF certification in Indonesia. The regulation explains that applicants for DJID certification are divided into two categories: business entities and non-business entities.
Business entities are local companies registered in Indonesia. They may be distributors, importers, local brand representatives, or even local buyers in Indonesia.
Meanwhile, non-business entities are applicants seeking certification for devices intended for their own internal use, not for commercial sale. Examples include government agencies, international organizations, or individuals.
Foreign manufacturers wishing to apply for DJID certification cannot submit an application directly. In such cases, they may appoint a local representative to act on their behalf as the applicant and certificate holder.
Requirements for Business Entities as Applicants
Most of the applicants for RF certification in Indonesia that we handle are business entities. The scope is quite broad; under Ministerial Regulation No. 3 of 2024, they are divided into five categories: brand owners, distributors, manufacturers or assemblers, local business operators, and companies that purchase products not for resale.
- Brand owners: Original manufacturers registered locally.
- Distributors or authorized representatives: Companies officially appointed by foreign companies.
- Manufacturers or assemblers: Companies that produce or assemble devices on behalf of a brand.
- Local business operators: Companies that produce devices under their own brand.
- Companies purchasing for non-resale purposes: Typically used for their own operational needs.
Provisions for Non-Business Entities as Applicants
DJID certification applies to all telecommunications devices, including those used for non-commercial purposes. Certain organizations typically use these for internal needs.
- Government agencies: Use communication devices for their official duties.
- International organizations: Require the use of specialized devices to support their activities in Indonesia.
- Individuals: Amateur radio operators or researchers with imported equipment, though this is rare.
For non-business entities, RF certification applications in Indonesia are not submitted through the OOS system. Applicants must submit their applications directly to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI).
The company must include a written statement explaining that the telecommunications equipment is for internal use only and not for sale. The company’s executive must sign the written statement, bear the company’s seal, and include the company’s stamp.
