kelolalaut.com The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia (KKP) has officially confirmed that all fishery product quality certification services are provided free of charge (Rp0 IDR). This policy reflects the government's commitment to improving the quality assurance of Indonesian fishery products while supporting business growth and increasing the competitiveness of Indonesian seafood in both domestic and international markets.
Free Certification Process
All stages of the certification process are provided at no cost to business operators. This includes:
Applicants are not required to pay any administrative fees, inspection fees, or certificate issuance fees.
KKP also emphasizes that any request for payment, regardless of its amount or form, is not an official action of the Ministry. Business operators who encounter unauthorized charges are encouraged to report them through the appropriate government channels.
Purpose of the Policy
The free certification program is intended to:
By eliminating certification fees, the government aims to create a healthier business environment and make it easier for fishery businesses to grow from upstream production to downstream processing and marketing.
Online Access to Certification Services
To simplify the application process, certification services are available online through several government platforms, including:
These online systems allow businesses to submit applications, upload required documents, monitor application progress, and receive certification results electronically, making the process more efficient and transparent.
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
KKP has established clear service standards to ensure timely processing of certification applications.
The standard processing times are:
These service standards provide greater certainty and predictability for business operators planning their production and export activities.
Types of Fishery Quality Certifications
The Ministry, through the Fishery Products Quality Control and Supervision Agency (Badan Mutu KKP), provides several quality certification services designed to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
1. SKP (Certificate of Processing Feasibility)
This certificate confirms that a fish processing facility complies with hygiene, sanitation, infrastructure, equipment, and operational requirements established by the government. It serves as the basic certification required for fish processing businesses.
2. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
HACCP is an internationally recognized food safety management system that identifies, evaluates, and controls biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout the food production process. This certification is essential for businesses exporting seafood products to many international markets.
3. CBIB (Good Aquaculture Practices)
CBIB certifies that aquaculture operations are conducted according to good farming practices, ensuring fish health, environmental sustainability, product quality, and food safety throughout the cultivation process.
4. CPIB Seed (Good Hatchery Practices)
This certification ensures that fish hatcheries produce healthy, high-quality fish seed through proper breeding, hatchery management, sanitation, and biosecurity practices.
5. CPPIB (Good Fish Feed Manufacturing Practices)
CPPIB certifies that fish feed manufacturers produce feed under controlled conditions using proper manufacturing procedures to ensure product quality, consistency, and safety.
6. CPOIB (Good Fish Medicine Manufacturing Practices)
This certification verifies that fish medicines are manufactured according to standardized quality management systems, ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and quality of veterinary products used in aquaculture.
7. CDOIB (Good Fish Medicine Distribution Practices)
CDOIB ensures that fish medicines are properly stored, transported, handled, and distributed so that their quality and effectiveness are maintained until they reach end users.
8. Other Fishery Quality Certifications
In addition to the certifications listed above, the Fishery Products Quality Agency also provides other certification services according to the needs of fishery businesses and applicable regulations to support product quality assurance and international market access.
Benefits for Business Operators
The free certification policy offers numerous benefits, including: