The Bali Provincial Government has issued Circular Letter Number 9 of 2025, directing that producers of bottled drinking water are prohibited from manufacturing products in single-use plastic containers under one litre in volume. This policy, announced by Governor Wayan Koster on Sunday, 6 April 2025, aims to address the growing waste problem on the island.
“Every business institution is prohibited from producing single-use plastic bottled drinking water with a volume of less than 1 litre in the Bali Province area,” Governor Koster stated in Denpasar, as quoted by Antara.
He clarified that the decision is not intended to harm businesses but to protect the environment and encourage the adoption of more sustainable alternatives.
“Not deadly, it’s not about shutting down businesses but protecting the environment, please produce but don’t damage the environment. You can use glass bottles, not plastic – like in Karangasem, there are good bottles,” he said, offering an example of an environmentally friendly solution.
The governor emphasised that the regulation does not prohibit the production of drinking water per se, but rather targets the use of environmentally harmful materials.
However, the new directive has caused concern among bottled water entrepreneurs in Bali. Members of the Indonesian Bottled Water Entrepreneurs Association (Aspadin) have expressed anxiety over potential income loss and are preparing to formally address the matter with the Governor.
Director of PT Mumbul Jaya Abadi (Yeh Buleleng), I Nyoman Artha Widnyana, stated that he has communicated with fellow members of Aspadin regarding the regulation.
“Aspadin will face the Governor of Bali to discuss SE 9 of 2025,” he said, noting that the directive not only prohibits the production of single-use plastic bottled drinking water under one litre but also restricts the distribution of disposable plastic-packaged drinks within Bali.
Artha confirmed that the association would be entrusted to provide constructive feedback to the Governor on behalf of the industry.
“We entrust Aspadin to fight for and provide the best input to the Governor,” Artha told DetikBali on Monday.
Meanwhile, PDAM Badung, which plans to produce bottled mineral water through its subsidiary, PT Badung Hebat Jaya, has confirmed its commitment to complying with the provincial regulations. The company announced it will package its bottled water in glass, in accordance with the environmentally focused directive.
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