Indonesia Enforces New Technical Standard for Free Space Optics (FSO) Devices – Ministerial Decree No. 43/2025

Effective May 18, 2025, the Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) has officially enacted Ministerial Decree No. 43 of 2025 regarding the Technical Standards for Free Space Optics (FSO) Telecommunication Devices in Indonesia.

This regulation replaces and invalidates the previous Ministerial Decree No. 59 of 2022, which is now revoked.

What’s Covered in Ministerial Decree No. 43/2025?

The new decree establishes mandatory technical standards for all Free Space Optics (FSO) telecommunication devices that are manufactured, imported, assembled, or marketed in Indonesia.

Key provisions include:

1. Technical Standards for FSO Devices

• Power supply requirements
• Electrical safety standards (IEC 62368-1 or IEC 60950-1)
• EMC emission & immunity compliance (CISPR 32 and CISPR 35)
• Laser safety standards (Class 1, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R and/or 3B, per IEC 60825-1 & IEC 60825-12)
• Ethernet & SDH interface compliance (IEEE 802.3, ITU-T G.957 & G.691)

2. Device Placement Classification

FSO devices must be installed according to laser hazard classification based on:

• Unrestricted locations (public access)
• Restricted locations (controlled access)
• Inaccessible spaces
• Controlled locations (secured & trained personnel only)

This classification determines the permitted laser class and safety measures required.

3. Testing & Certification Requirements

To obtain SDPPI (DJID) certification, applicants must submit:

• Valid test reports covering power, electrical safety, EMC, laser safety, and synchronous digital hierarchy interface requirements
• Declaration of conformity to IEEE 802.3 (for Ethernet interface)

4. Additional Conditions for Class 2, 2M, 3R and/or 3B Lasers

For FSO devices using laser classes 2, 2M, 3R, or 3B:

• The applicant must attach a cooperation agreement with a telecom network provider
• A declaration letter confirming the device will only be sold to licensed operators

Implementation Timeline

The regulation is officially enforced starting May 18, 2025.

Applications for SDPPI/DJID certification after this date must comply with the new standard.

Existing FSO test reports issued before May 18, 2025 may still be used for certification—provided they do not conflict with this new decree.

Regulation Repealed

Ministerial Decree No. 59 of 2022 on Free Space Optics Technical Standards is officially revoked and no longer valid.

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