Reformulasi

Reformulasi is the process of revising the formulation of a product, policy, or process to achieve improved performance, safety, stability, cost efficiency, or regulatory compliance. The term is used in Indonesia and in contexts ranging from pharmaceuticals to consumer goods, fuels, and industrial chemicals.

In pharmaceuticals, reformulasi refers to changing the composition or dosage form of a medicine to improve bioavailability, tolerability, or patient adherence. This can include developing extended-release tablets, alternative delivery routes, or new liquid formulations, often pursued before or after patent expiry.

In the food and beverage sector, reformulasi aims to reduce ingredients such as sugar, salt, or fat while preserving taste, texture, and consumer acceptance, in line with nutrition guidelines and labeling requirements.

In energy and environmental contexts, reformulated fuels or additives are developed to lower emissions and meet regulatory standards; examples include reformulated gasoline in some regions and alternative formulations of diesel.

In cosmetics and agrochemicals, reformulasi addresses safety concerns, allergen reduction, improved stability, and longer shelf life.

In policy contexts, reformulasi kebijakan refers to revising policy design, implementation, and evaluation to address new evidence, stakeholder needs, or unintended outcomes.

The reformulation process typically involves exploratory research, formulation optimization, stability testing, quality control, regulatory assessment, and market or public acceptance studies.