AHEAD of its 25th anniversary on Jan 31, the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) achieved a major milestone: official recognition as a World Health Organisation (WHO) – listed Authority (WLA) for its vaccine regulatory system.
Announced by the WHO on Dec 21, 2025, this recognition represents more than a mere institutional achievement; it is a clear affirmation of international trust in Indonesia’s regulatory framework and governance.
Only a limited number of regulatory authorities worldwide have attained WLA status.
Indonesia is the first middle-income country with a standalone regulatory authority to achieve this recognition, joining an elite group of 38 predominantly developed nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.
This status confirms that BPOM’s regulatory decisions meet global standards and
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