Ahead of the Ramadan moment, the Bandung Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BBPOM) tightened supervision of food distribution facilities. In the latest raid held in the Lembang tourist area, officers still found a number of products that did not meet the standards of legality and food safety.
Head of BBPOM Bandung, I Made Bagus Gerametta, revealed that of the 12 distribution facilities that were inspected - covering 3 large distributors and 9 modern retailers - products without official registration numbers, both MD codes (domestic production) and ML (import) were still found.
Soroti Praktik "Repacking" Tanpa Izin Selain ketiadaan nomor izin edar, BBPOM juga menemukan adanya praktik pengemasan ulang (repacking). Produk dari kemasan besar dipindahkan ke kemasan kecil tanpa prosedur perizinan yang sesuai.
"Repackaging is part of the production process. Therefore, it is still mandatory to have a distribution permit so that the quality and safety standards are guaranteed," said Made in Lembang, quoted from ANTARA. As a follow-up, all of the products found were immediately secured to be returned to the original distributor.
Message for Business Actors and Consumers This intensive supervision aims to ensure that the public is protected from health risks due to the consumption of products of uncertain quality during the fasting month. BBPOM Bandung emphasizes two main points:
For Business Actors: They are required to comply with regulations, ranging from registration compliance to the inclusion of clear and correct product information labels. BBPOM is committed to continuing to provide training so that business actors are increasingly familiar with the rules.
For the Community: It is encouraged to become smart consumers by applying the principle of Check KLIK before buying food products.
Tips for Safe Shopping (Click KLIK):
Packaging: Make sure it is in good condition (no dents, leaks, or tears).
Label: Read product information carefully.
Distribution Permit: Make sure you have a valid BPOM registration number.
Expiration: Always check the expiration date of the product.
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