Alfamidi Keukeuh Beras Sold According To Quality And Food Safety Standards Is Not Oplosan

JAKARTA - PT Midi Utama Indonesia Tbk or Alfamidi ensures premium rice products sold in its retail network are of high quality and meet quality standards.

This was conveyed following issues related to the alleged circulation of rice that did not comply with quality standards and investigations that are being carried out on a number of producers.

"The producer and supplier of premium rice suppliers also guarantees and ensures that they meet quality standards and consumer food safety aspects," said an official statement from Alfamidi Management received by VOI, Thursday, July 17.

Alfamidi's management said that it had implemented strict procedures for every product sold, including requiring official permits and laboratory test results from rice producers.

"Alfamidi requires licensing and the results of the product lab test to be met by rice producers to ensure rice quality standards," he said.

One of the rice producers that supplies to Alfamidi is PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya, which produces the Alfamidi Setra Pulen brand. The Food Station is said to have guaranteed the production process and quality of rice according to government quality standards.

"PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya, producer and supplier of Alfamidi Setra Pulen has also guaranteed and ensured that the rice production and quality process is in accordance with the quality standards set by the government and can be accounted for," explained the company.

"In every batch of production and before delivery, the quality of the rice is always checked by the Quality Control (QC) Food Station team," he continued.

Alfamidi also emphasized that they are very selective in choosing producer partners and suppliers, especially those committed to product quality and safety.

"Alfamidi is certainly selective and chooses producers who prioritize product quality. This is to ensure the protection of products used or consumed by consumers," explained management.

Premium Rice Quality At Tjipinang Food Station Not According To Standards

Previously, the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) responded to the findings of the quality of rice produced by PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya which allegedly did not meet premium quality standards. Head of the Ministry of Agriculture's Communication and Information Service Bureau, Moch Arief Cahyono, said that rice samples from the Food Station had been tested in five independent laboratories.

The test results showed that several brands such as Alfamidi Setra Pulen and Premium Rice Setra Ramos did not meet the quality requirements as premium rice in accordance with applicable regulations. In addition, it was found that the product was sold beyond the Highest Retail Price (HET) set by the government.

"If the Food Station needs a copy of the laboratory data, please contact the National Police Headquarters Food Task Force. They already have all the test results and are investigating these findings," said Arief in a written statement.