Biodegradable Tableware Regulations — Indonesia & Malaysia

Readable, mobile-friendly infographic for Tamul Plates Pvt. Ltd • Tap “Open source” buttons to view official references.

Overview: 5 pillars that decide market access

Big icons + short text. Designed to be readable on iPad/phone.
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Food-contact safety
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Standards (SNI / Acts)
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Eco claims (compostable)
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Waste / EPR readiness
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Local bans screening
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What this infographic is (and isn’t) +
  • Is: a fast compliance map for biodegradable plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery.
  • Isn’t: a substitute for product testing, import licensing checks, or a legal opinion.

Indonesia — regulatory map

Each tile = icon + 2 bullets + priority/risk + effort bar + official source.
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BPOM food-contact safety

High priority High market risk if ignored
  • Food-contact items must be chemically safe (migration risk).
  • Control inks, coatings, additives, and supplier inputs.
Effort
80%
Open BPOM ↗
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Mandatory SNI for paper (SNI 8218:2024)

High priority Medium risk
  • Mandatory SNI can apply to paper/cardboard primary food packaging.
  • Check if your items are treated as packaging (bowls/boxes/liners).
Effort
75%
Open INSW (Gov info) ↗
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Compostable / ecolabel claims

Medium priority High risk for misleading claims
  • If claiming compostable/eco, align wording to recognized criteria.
  • Keep evidence files (test reports / certifications / declarations).
Effort
60%
Open ISO 17088 ↗
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Producer waste roadmap (EPR direction)

Medium priority Medium risk
  • Plan reporting/targets as you scale volumes and channels.
  • Track packaging types and quantities from day one.
Effort
55%
Open JDIH Maritim (EN) ↗
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Local restrictions (example: Bali)

Medium priority Medium risk
  • Local rules can restrict single-use items and affect rollout.
  • Screen province rules before distribution agreements.
Effort
45%
Open peraturan.go.id (EN) ↗
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Central legal texts (official database)

Medium priority Low risk
  • Use official legal texts for citations in reports and SOPs.
  • Find waste laws, implementing regulations, and relevant decrees.
Effort
35%
Open peraturan.go.id ↗

Malaysia — regulatory map

Same tile format for quick comparison.
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Food Act 1983 & Food Regulations 1985

High priority High market risk if ignored
  • Food-contact packaging/tableware must be suitable and safe.
  • Focus on contamination risk and compliant material use.
Effort
70%
Open AGC LOM ↗
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Environmental Quality Act 1974 (manufacturing)

High priority Medium risk
  • If producing locally, comply with DOE requirements (emissions/effluent).
  • Operational compliance matters, not only product claims.
Effort
65%
Open DOE ↗
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Solid Waste & Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672)

Medium priority Medium risk
  • Framework for solid waste management and public cleansing in covered areas.
  • Relevant for large buyers assessing end-of-life systems.
Effort
50%
Open AGC LOM ↗
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Roadmap Towards Zero Single-Use Plastics (2018–2030)

Medium priority Low risk
  • Policy direction that influences procurement and market preference for alternatives.
  • Use for positioning and buyer conversations.
Effort
40%
Open KPKT ↗
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Plastics Sustainability Roadmap (policy direction)

Medium priority Low risk
  • Signals circularity direction and strengthens packaging governance.
  • Useful for compliance strategy positioning.
Effort
40%
Open MITI ↗
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EPR direction (credible studies)

Medium priority Medium risk
  • MGTC (Gov-linked) publications are commonly cited for EPR options and readiness.
  • Helpful to anticipate packaging responsibility expectations.
Effort
45%
Open MGTC (Gov-linked) ↗

Checklist — what Tamul prepares

Tick items as you complete them. Progress updates automatically (saved on this device).
Progress
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1) Define SKU scope –
  • Material type (areca leaf / bagasse / paper / bioplastic), coatings, inks.
  • Intended use (hot food, oily food, microwave, storage) and contact duration.
2) Food-contact safety evidence +
  • Supplier declarations + relevant testing evidence (migration / chemical safety where applicable).
  • Track ink/coating specifications and any additives.
3) Substantiate eco/compostable claims +
  • Use claim wording that matches the evidence and relevant criteria.
  • Keep certificates/test reports organized per SKU.
4) Waste/EPR readiness +
  • Record packaging volumes and materials by market/channel.
  • Prepare buyer-facing statements on end-of-life and disposal guidance.
5) Screen local restrictions before rollout +
  • Check province/state policies that affect single-use items.
  • Align product positioning with local government direction.

Official sources (tap to open)

All are government / authoritative institutions (no blogs).
BPOM (Indonesia)open ↗ Gov't of Indonesia (INSW info)open ↗ ISO 17088 (compostable plastics)open ↗ JDIH Kemenko Marves (EN)open ↗ Indonesia legislation portal (EN)open ↗ peraturan.go.id (EN)open ↗ AGC LOM (Malaysia laws)open ↗ DOE Malaysiaopen ↗ KPKT Malaysiaopen ↗ MITI Malaysiaopen ↗ MGTC (Gov-linked)open ↗
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