Perkosmi: National Beauty Industry Moving Toward Higher Standards

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Indonesian Cosmetic Companies Association (Perkosmi) said the domestic beauty industry is moving toward higher standards amid growing demands for technological innovation, product safety, and sustainable business practices.

Perkosmi Chairman Sancoyo Antarikso said the transformation of the beauty industry is no longer focused solely on product effectiveness, but also on safety, transparency, and sustainability.

“The beauty industry is currently moving toward higher standards, where technology, safety, and sustainability have become key factors in product development,” he said in a press release on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

He noted that the association is encouraging industry players not only to follow trends, but also to lead innovation by leveraging the latest technology, ensuring product safety, and promoting sustainable practices through the 16th Indonesia Cosmetic Ingredients (ICI) exhibition, held on May 6–8, 2026, at Hall D and A3 of JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

The ICI event serves as a strategic forum for cosmetic industry players to strengthen their readiness amid market growth and the upcoming implementation of mandatory halal certification in October 2026.

Sancoyo said ICI 2026 carries the theme “Innovating the Future of Cosmetic Ingredients: Technology, Safety, and Sustainable Excellence.” The exhibition features 98 domestic and international companies across 564 booths, alongside seminars and discussions on raw material innovation, technological advancements, product safety, and global industry trends.

Indonesia’s cosmetics industry has continued to post positive growth. Based on projections from several research institutions, including Statista, Indonesia’s cosmetics market is expected to exceed US$10 billion in 2026, with average growth of more than 5.5 percent over the next five years.

Data from the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) show there are 1,684 cosmetic manufacturers in Indonesia, around 85 percent of which are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The figures reflect the growing contribution of the national cosmetics industry to innovation and economic growth.

In the same press release, BPOM Chief Taruna Ikrar emphasized that innovation in the cosmetics industry must continue to prioritize consumer safety and environmental sustainability.

“The theme of ICI 2026 is highly relevant to the current direction of the global cosmetics industry. The synergy between technological innovation, safety assurance, and sustainability is key to creating cosmetic products that are safe, high-quality, and beneficial,” Taruna said.

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