The DKI Provincial Government Guarantees That Rawa Belong Milkfish Is Formalin Free

Milkfish that are sold in shock markets around Jalan Sulaiman Rawa Belong, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, ahead of the formalin-free Chinese New Year.

JAKARTA - The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta guarantees that milkfish sold in shock markets around Jalan Sulaiman Rawa Belong, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, is ahead of the formaldehyde-free Chinese New Year.

The milkfish sold in the market have been physically and chemically checked in a specially imported mobile laboratory.

"Physical examination of fresh fish, as well as on six suspected fish samples, will be tested for formaldehyde contamination to ensure food safety, guaranteed quality and free of harmful contaminants. The results are negative," said the Head of the West Jskarta West Food, Marine and Agricultural Security Service. Iwan Indrianto was quoted by Antara, Thursday, February 11.

Iwan said that the fish that were checked came from 23 traders, mostly from Muara Angke, Indramayu and Karawang. The number of fish sold is around 3,345 kilograms with a weight range per fish of 1-5 kilograms.

He said there was a decrease in the number of traders compared to the previous year. This was due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The decline from 2020 is around 37 traders. They are affected by the current conditions," said Iwan.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has checked the supply of milkfish during Chinese New Year not only in Rawa Belong, but also at the wholesale fish market in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, traditional markets and supermarkets.

"This is in order to provide a sense of security to people who consume milkfish in impromptu markets. God willing, it is safe from formaldehyde," said Acting Head (Plt) Head of DKI Jakarta KPKP Agency Suharini Eliawati.

He ensures that animal and agricultural food for the Chinese New Year is available and their quality is guaranteed, such as pork, milkfish and 10 strategic food products.