How to check that a bird's nest product is genuine and BPOM registered
To check a processed bird's nest product, find the registration number on its label, enter that number or the product name on BPOM's official Cek Produk BPOM website (cekbpom.pom.go.id) and compare the result with the pack. The registration number of processed food made in Indonesia starts with "BPOM RI MD", while imported products start with "BPOM RI ML". To feel more confident that it is genuine, buy from the brand's official channels.
Steps for checking on Cek Produk BPOM
- Find the registration number on the pack label.
- Open BPOM's official Cek Produk BPOM website at cekbpom.pom.go.id.
- Type the registration number, product name, brand or registrant name into the "Cari Produk" (search product) box, then click "Cari" (search).
- Compare the product name, brand and registrant name in the results with what is printed on the pack. Also check the registration status, because the site distinguishes registrations that are still valid from those that are no longer valid.
The site groups registered products by category, including processed food, health supplements and cosmetics, so you can also see what a product is registered as.
What the BPOM number on the label means
Processed food labels in Indonesia are regulated by BPOM and must show the registration number. For products made in Indonesia, the number starts with "BPOM RI MD", and for imported products with "BPOM RI ML", followed by digits. The number on the label must match the number on the product's registration.
The label generally must also state, in the ingredient list, the percentage of the ingredient that gives the product its identity, such as bird's nest. That way, the bird's nest content of different products can be compared on the label.
| BPOM RI MD | Registration number of processed food made in Indonesia |
|---|---|
| BPOM RI ML | Registration number of imported processed food |
| Where to check | BPOM's official Cek Produk BPOM website, cekbpom.pom.go.id |
| What to compare | Product name, brand, registrant name and registration status |
| Nestlab official channels | nestlab.id, the official Nestlab Shopee Mall store, the official Nestlab TikTok Shop, Nestlab's authorised distributors |
Buying from official channels
A scientific review notes cases of other materials being added to bird's nest during processing to increase its weight (Chok et al., 2021). A registration number shows that a product is registered, but what you receive also depends on where you buy it. Buying from the brand's official channels helps you feel more confident that the product you receive matches its label.
Nestlab products, RealChew and Beauty Gummy, are BPOM registered and Halal certified. Their official channels are the nestlab.id web store, the official Nestlab Shopee Mall store, the official Nestlab TikTok Shop and Nestlab's authorised distributors. Nestlab does not guarantee the authenticity of products bought from other sellers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a BPOM registration number show?
A registration number is the number given to a processed food for its distribution, as stated on its registration. Compare the number on the pack with the data on Cek Produk BPOM, and buy from official channels to feel more confident about the product you receive.
What is the difference between BPOM RI MD and BPOM RI ML?
BPOM RI MD is used for processed food made in Indonesia, and BPOM RI ML for imported processed food. Both are followed by digits.
Where can I buy genuine Nestlab products?
From the nestlab.id web store, the official Nestlab Shopee Mall store, the official Nestlab TikTok Shop and Nestlab's authorised distributors. Nestlab does not guarantee the authenticity of products bought from other sellers.