When exchanging information, discussing, and cooperating on their measures concerning subject matters covered by this Chapter under this Agreement, the Parties shall make use of the Dialogue established under Chapter 21 [Bilateral Dialogue Mechanism], subject to the following specifications:
information by the Parties on measures concerning subject matters covered by this Chapter pursuant to Article 21.2 [Bilateral Dialogue Mechanism] may include the provision of information on the request if a Party or on a Party’s own initiative, if it so deems appropriate;
either Party may request to engage in a dialogue on the design, implementation, or application of the relevant measures(s) of the other Party;
when engaging in the Dialogue the Parties shall carry it out with a view to seeking outcomes such as reaching a common understanding of the measure; exchanging relevant information; clarifying potential concerns expressed by the requesting Party; reaching, if possible, a mutually satisfactory outcome, taking into consideration any proposed solutions, in particular those that may support the objectives of this Agreement, including the facilitation of trade, and its implementation; and
unless the Parties agree otherwise, the Dialogue related to measures concerning subject matters covered by this Chapter shall be conducted in the framework of the Specialised Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in the Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development configuration , without prejudice to the competence of other institutional bodies established under this Agreement to also discuss the matter, if the Parties so agree. The Specialised Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in the Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development configuration may agree to make recommendations as appropriate to the Trade Committee.
Article ARTICLE 15.21
Pre-dispute resolution
In case of disagreement or concern on any matter arising under this Chapter, a Party may request the other Party to discuss the matter in the Specialised Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in the Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development configuration , by delivering a written request to the contact point of the other Party. The contact point of the receiving Party shall inform the Trade Committee of any such request.
Upon receipt of the written request referred to in paragraph 1, the Specialised Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in the Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development
configuration shall promptly enter into good faith discussions. The Specialised Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in the Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development configuration shall make every attempt to reach a joint understanding and mutually satisfactory outcome on the matter.
The discussions shall be deemed to be concluded within 30 days from receipt of the written request referred to in paragraph 1, unless they are concluded earlier. At any point in time during such discussions, the Specialised Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in the Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development configuration may decide to make a recommendation on the matter to the Trade Committee, pursuant to Art. 24.4.4 [Institutional provisions].
If the Specialised Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in the Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development configuration fails to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome, a Party may have recourse to the procedures under Chapter 22 [Dispute Settlement] for any dispute concerning the interpretation and application of this Chapter within 30 days from the date of conclusion of the discussions in the Specialised Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in the Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development configuration .
In the exercise of its functions pursuant to Art. 24.2.1 (d) [Institutional provisions], the Trade Committee may at any point in time seek appropriate ways and methods of preventing problems or resolving disputes that may arise in areas covered under this Chapter.
Disclaimer: In view of the European Commission's transparency policy, the Commission is publishing the texts of its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Indonesia following the Ministerial announcement on 23 September 2025. These texts are published for information purposes only and may undergo further modifications including as a result of the process of legal revision. These texts are without prejudice to the final outcome of the Agreement between the EU and Indonesia. The texts will be final upon signature. The Agreement will become binding on the Parties under international law only after completion by each Party of its internal legal procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Agreement.
Chapter CHAPTER 16
Article ARTICLE 16.1
Recognising the importance of strengthening policies and defining programmes that contribute to the development of sustainable, inclusive, healthy, equitable and resilient food systems, the objective of this Chapter is to establish cooperation between the Parties to jointly engage in the efforts to establish transition towards respective sustainable food systems.
This Chapter applies without prejudice to the right of respective Parties granted by the provisions of other Chapters of this Agreement related to food systems or to sustainability, in particular Chapter 6 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures), Chapter 7 (Technical Barriers to Trade) and Chapter 15 (Trade and Sustainable Growth and Development).
Article ARTICLE 16.2
This Chapter shall apply to cooperation between the Parties to pursue collaborative efforts in developing and ensuring the sustainability of their respective food systems.
This Chapter includes provisions for cooperation on specific aspects of sustainable food systems.
Article ARTICLE 16.3
For the purposes of this Chapter, noting that the concept and definition of Sustainable Food System (hereinafter referred to as “SFS”) are evolving at national and at international level, the Parties share the understanding that SFS refers to food systems that deliver food security and nutrition for all in such a way that the economic, social and environmental bases to generate food security and nutrition for future generations are not compromised.
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Without prejudice to the Parties’ respective laws, regulations and domestic practices, sustainable food systems may include the following important characteristics:
the sustainability of food production;
the sustainability of food processing, distribution and marketing;
the sustainability of food consumption including healthy diets; and
the prevention and reduction of food loss and waste.
Article ARTICLE 16.4
Taking into account their priorities and circumstances the Parties shall endeavour to cooperate with the objective to enhance the sustainability and resilience of their respective food systems, by:
ensuring sustainable food production, by promoting sustainable use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, such as by reducing their use and mitigating their harmful effects in the food chain, when appropriate and according to differences in circumstances and agronomic conditions of the Parties.
minimising the possible environmental and climate impact of food production, to support a transition towards more sustainable food production contributing to decrease the greenhouse gas emissions of food systems, increase carbon sinks and reverse biodiversity loss;
developing contingency plans to ensure the security of the food supply in times of crisis;
promoting sustainable food processing, transport, wholesale, retail and food services;
promoting the uptake of healthy and sustainable diets;
addressing efforts in developing food safety policies; and
preventing and reducing food loss and waste in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal target 12.3.
Such cooperation may include research and innovation collaborations, exchange of relevant and available information, expertise and experiences in the above fields.
Article ARTICLE 16.5
The Parties agree that in addressing various fields relevant to SFS, collaborative actions are necessary to further facilitate the achievement of objective in Article 16.1 (Objective).
The Parties shall engage in cooperation in the area of SFS, including food safety, the fight against agri-food fraud, antimicrobial resistance and animal welfare.
The Parties shall exchange relevant information about practices and experiences with respect to the areas referred to in paragraph 2.
The cooperation referred to in paragraph 2 may include research and innovation collaborations, that bring in science-based expertise.
Article ARTICLE 16.6
In pursuing the objectives of this Chapter and to monitor the results obtained from its implementation, the Parties shall establish an annual action plan on the fields relevant to SFS referred in this Chapter.
The establishment and monitoring of the action plan referred to in paragraph 1, shall be pursuant to Chapter …, unless the Parties otherwise agree, and will include objective and milestones for each of the actions included in it.
Article ARTICLE 16.7
Specialised Committee on Sustainable Growth, meeting in its Sustainable Food Systems Configuration
This Article complements and further specifies Article 24.4 (Specialised Committees)] of Chapter 24 (Institutional Provisions).
The Committee Sustainable Growth, meeting in its SFS configuration (the “Committee”) shall, with respect to this Chapter, have the following functions:
establishing priorities for cooperation and work plans to implement those priorities; and
promoting cooperation in multilateral fora.
Article ARTICLE 16.8
Taking account of their national priorities and circumstances, the Parties shall cooperate to address matters of joint or common interest related to the implementation of this Chapter.
Such cooperation may take place bilaterally, or in multilateral and international fora.
Article ARTICLE 16.9
The Committee shall establish rules mitigating potential conflicts of interest for the participants in its meetings.
The application of this Chapter shall be without prejudice to the position of either Party on any ongoing work and negotiation in relevant fora.
Any activities under this Chapter shall be the responsibility of the Parties and shall not affect the independence of their respective authorities and agencies
Nothing in this Chapter shall affect the rights and obligations of each Party to protect confidential information, in accordance with each Party's relevant legislation, law and regulation. Each Party shall ensure that procedures are in place to prevent the disclosure of confidential information that is acquired during the process established in this Chapter.
Fully respecting the Parties' right to regulate, nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to oblige a Party to:
modify its import requirements;
deviate from domestic procedures for preparing and adopting regulatory measures;
take action that would undermine or impede the timely adoption of regulatory measures to achieve its public policy objectives; or
adopt any particular regulatory outcome.
Article ARTICLE 16.10
Chapter Chapter 22 (Dispute Settlement) Does Not Apply to this Chapter.
Disclaimer: In view of the European Commission's transparency policy, the Commission is publishing the texts of its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Indonesia following the Ministerial announcement on 23 September 2025. These texts are published for information purposes only and may undergo further modifications including as a result of the process of legal revision. These texts are without prejudice to the final outcome of the Agreement between the EU and Indonesia. The texts will be final upon signature. The Agreement will become binding on the Parties under international law only after completion by each Party of its internal legal procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Agreement.
ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING
The Parties recognise the importance of economic cooperation under this Agreement and shall promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest, taking into account the different levels of development and capacity of the Parties.
Such cooperation shall foster inclusive sustainable development and contribute to achieving the “2030 Agenda” . The Parties recognise the importance of economic cooperation to support the implementation of this Agreement, with the objective of maximising its benefits for both Parties and deepening their integration in global value chains.
The Parties shall cooperate in areas of mutual interest with the objective of achieving mutual benefits. The Parties shall encourage the involvement of relevant stakeholders in the implementation of economic cooperation and capacity building under this Agreement.
The Parties shall undertake economic cooperation and capacity building activities within the existing institutional and legal framework provided by the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, on the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, on the other part, in accordance with their respective laws and regulations. The Parties shall seek, if possible, to minimise duplication of ongoing activities and utilisation of resources, particularly under other trade and economic cooperation programmes.
This Chapter sets out basic principles and operational guidelines for economic cooperation and capacity building under this Agreement.
This Chapter shall apply to all provisions on cooperation included in other Chapters in this Agreement, unless otherwise specified.
Areas and Forms of Cooperation
Economic cooperation and capacity building shall cover activities in areas of mutual interest and be carried out through forms to be agreed upon by the Parties.
The forms of cooperation may include:
technical assistance;
trainings;
exchanges of data and information;
seminars and workshops;
sharing of best practices;
studies;
research and innovation;
awareness raising on trade and investment opportunities; and
other forms of cooperation as may be agreed by the Parties.
Cooperation may focus on the following areas:
trade-related aspects of agriculture; fisheries, marine products and aquaculture; manufacturing;
areas relevant for specific Chapters of this Agreement, including:
[Chapter [2 (Market Access and National Treatment for Goods)];
(ii) [Chapter [3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedres)]; (iii)Chapter [4 (Customs and Trade Facilitation)]; (iv)Chapter [6 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures)];;
(v) Chapter [7 (Technical Barriers to Trade)]; (vi)Chapter [8 (Trade in Services and Investment)];
Chapter Chapter [10 (Digital Trade)];
Chapter Chapter [11 (Government Procurement)];
Chapter Chapter [12 (Intellectual Property)];
Chapter Chapter [13 (Competition)];
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Chapter Chapter 14 (Energy and Raw Materials)];
Chapter Chapter 15 (Trade and Sustainable Development and Growth)] and
Chapter Chapter 16 (Sustainable Food Systems) and
Chapter Chapter [18 (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises)]; and
any other areas mutually agreed by the Parties.
For the implementation of this Chapter, the Parties shall establish an annual Work Programme as guidance for formulating activities of economic cooperation and capacity building.
The Work Programme shall be consistent with the principles set under Article 1 (Basic Principles) of this Chapter and based on proposals submitted by the Parties for priority areas of cooperation. Such proposals may also include references to forms of cooperation, objectives, and technical contact points.
Resources for Economic Cooperation and Capacity Building
The Parties shall endeavour to make available the necessary resources for the implementation of this Chapter.
Resources for economic cooperation and capacity building under this Chapter shall be provided as mutually agreed by the Parties.
This Article complements and further specifies Article 24.4 (Specialised Committees)] (Institutional Provisions)].
The Committee on Trade and Sustainable Growth in its Economic Cooperation and Capacity Building configuration (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee” for the purposes of this Article) shall be responsible for the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter.
With respect to this Chapter, the functions of the Committee shall include:
establishing the annual Work Programme referred to in Article 17.5 (Work programme). The first Work Programme shall be established within one year from the date of the entry into force of this Agreement;
monitoring and reviewing the cooperation activities undertaken under this Chapter, in order to ensure its effective implementation and to support the achievement of its intended objectives;
exchanging information on all relevant activities pertaining to this Chapter; and
discussing any matter arising under this Chapter.
The provisions of this Chapter shall not be subject to Chapter 22 (Dispute Settlement).
Disclaimer: In view of the European Commission's transparency policy, the Commission is publishing the texts of its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Indonesia following the Ministerial announcement on 23 September 2025. These texts are published for information purposes only and may undergo further modifications including as a result of the process of legal revision. These texts are without prejudice to the final outcome of the Agreement between the EU and Indonesia. The texts will be final upon signature. The Agreement will become binding on the Parties under international law only after completion by each Party of its internal legal procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Agreement.
Chapter CHAPTER 18
SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES
Article Article 18.1 General Principles
The Parties recognise that small and medium sized enterprises, which include micro, small and medium sized enterprises and entrepreneurs (hereinafter referred to as “SMEs”), contribute significantly to trade, economic growth, employment and innovation. The Parties seek to support the growth and development of SMEs by enhancing their ability to participate in and benefit from the opportunities created by this Agreement.
The Parties recognise the importance of access to trade-specific information and transparency disciplines to facilitate the inclusion of SMEs in international trade. They also recognise that in addition to the provisions in this Chapter, there are other provisions in this Agreement that seek to enhance cooperation between the Parties on small and medium-sized enterprises issues or that otherwise may be of particular benefit to SMEs. Such cooperation activities shall take place in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17 (Economic Cooperation and Capacity Building).
Article Article 18.2 Information Sharing
Each Party shall establish or maintain its own publicly accessible website containing information regarding this Agreement, including:
a summary of this Agreement; and
information designed for SMEs that contains:
a description of the provisions in this Agreement that the Party considers to be relevant to SMEs ; and
any additional information that the Party considers would be useful for SMEs interested in benefitting from the opportunities provided by this Agreement.
Each Party shall include links from the website provided for in paragraph 1 to:
the text of this Agreement, including all annexes, tariff schedules, and product-
specific rules of origin;
the equivalent website of the other Party; and
the websites of its government authorities and other appropriate entities that the Party considers would provide useful information to persons interested in trading, investing, or doing business in that Party.
Each Party shall include an internet link in the website provided for in paragraph 1 to websites of its own authorities with information related to the following.
import, export, and transit regulations as well as a description of the importation, exportation, and transit procedures informing of the practical steps needed and the forms, documents and other information required for importation into, exportation from, or transit through the customs territory of that Party;
regulations and procedures concerning intellectual property rights, including geographical indications;
technical regulations, conformity assessment procedures and lists of conformity assessment bodies, where third party conformity assessment is mandatory;
sanitary and phytosanitary measures relating to importation and exportation;
rules on public procurement, a database containing public procurement notices as well as other relevant information concerning public procurement opportunities;
business registration procedures;
applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection with importation or exportation;
fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with importation, exportation or transit;
duty drawback, deferral, or other types of relief that reduce, refund, or waive customs duties;
rules for the classification or valuation of products for customs purposes; and
(g) other information which the Party considers may be of assistance to SMEs;
Each Party shall include a link from the website provided for in paragraph 1 to a database that is electronically searchable by tariff nomenclature code and that includes the following information with respect to access to its market:
rates of customs duties and quotas (including most-favoured nation , rates concerning non-most favoured nation countries and preferential rates and tariff rate quotas);