Expertise: Exports

New Indonesia Trade Regulation on Import Policies and Arrangements: A Simplification or Mere Clarification?

On December 11, 2023, the Indonesian Minister of Trade (“MoT”) issued a new regulation that introduces substantial changes to import policies and arrangements, with the stated aim of clarifying and improving import procedures in Indonesia. The new regulation, MoT Regulation No. 36 of 2023 on Import Policies and Arrangements (“Regulation 36/2023”), is effective as of New Indonesia Trade Regulation on Import Policies and Arrangements: A Simplification or Mere Clarification?

Indonesia Natural Resources Sector – New Requirements for Depositing Foreign Exchange Export Proceeds into Indonesian Financial System

The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, recently enacted Government Regulation No. 36 of 2023 regarding Foreign Exchange Export Proceeds from the Business, Management, and/or Processing of Natural Resources (“GR 36”). GR 36 stipulates new requirements for exporters of natural resources to deposit their foreign exchange export proceeds (Devisa Hasil Ekspor dari Barang Ekspor Sumber Daya Indonesia Natural Resources Sector – New Requirements for Depositing Foreign Exchange Export Proceeds into Indonesian Financial System

Global Cosmetics Summit – Latest Information on Chemicals Management and Restrictions in Cosmetics

Chemical Watch is hosting the Global Cosmetics Summit on Nov. 17 and 18. This virtual conference will feature expert speakers discussing the latest developments in chemicals management and restrictions in cosmetics. There will also be Q&A sessions and networking opportunities. SSEK senior partner Ira A. Eddymurthy is scheduled to give a presentation on Day 1 of the Global Cosmetics Summit – Latest Information on Chemicals Management and Restrictions in Cosmetics