Jakarta, July 14 -- The Indonesian government is strengthening chemical management to accelerate its accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), aligning regulations with international standards to boost industrial competitiveness and investor confidence.

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said on Tuesday that the effort includes close cooperation with the OECD Secretariat during the first Fact-Finding Mission on Chemicals Management Instruments, held in Jakarta on July 1-3, 2026.

The mission reviewed Indonesia's chemical management policies, regulations and implementation to assess their alignment with OECD standards and international best practices.

Kartasasmita said stronger chemical man...