Enforcement law against abuse medicinal chemicals reviewed from law no. 8 of 1999 concerning consumer protection

The use of traditional medicine in Indonesia is very widespread as a method of treating and preventing diseases, ranging from mild to degenerative diseases. However abuse material chemistry drug (BKO) in stock herbal medicine to increase therapeutic effectiveness becomes a serious problem that endangers consumer health. This study aims to analyze the problem of BKO abuse in herbal medicine, the legal regulations governing it, and law enforcement efforts in Indonesia. The research method uses literature studies from various trusted sources. The results show that regulations such as the Minister of Health Regulation and BPOM supervision have provided a clear legal framework, but law enforcement is often limited to downstream actors. Commonly found BKOs include paracetamol, dexamethasone, and sildenafil, whose uncontrolled use can cause serious side effects and even death.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-10-07
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15853679
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Legal and Policy Analysis in Indonesia
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Enforcement law against abuse medicinal chemicals reviewed from law no. 8 of 1999 concerning consumer protection

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Legal and Policy Analysis in Indonesia
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Enforcement law against abuse medicinal chemicals reviewed from law no. 8 of 1999 concerning consumer protection

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Abstract

The use of traditional medicine in Indonesia is very widespread as a method of treating and preventing diseases, ranging from mild to degenerative diseases. However abuse material chemistry drug (BKO) in stock herbal medicine to increase therapeutic effectiveness becomes a serious problem that endangers consumer health. This study aims to analyze the problem of BKO abuse in herbal medicine, the legal regulations governing it, and law enforcement efforts in Indonesia. The research method uses literature studies from various trusted sources. The results show that regulations such as the Minister of Health Regulation and BPOM supervision have provided a clear legal framework, but law enforcement is often limited to downstream actors. Commonly found BKOs include paracetamol, dexamethasone, and sildenafil, whose uncontrolled use can cause serious side effects and even death.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia (ID)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 41%
Legal and Policy Analysis in Indonesia
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