NTT Quarantine Center Failed 80 Kg Of Processed Meat Without Certificate Entering Manggarai

A number of processed meat that failed to enter Re, Manggarai. BETWEEN/Ho-Balai Quarantine

The NTT Agricultural Quarantine Center through the Reo Service Unit in Manggarai Regency thwarted 80 kilograms (kg) of processed meat entering Manggarai because it was feared that it could become a medium for spreading mouth and leg disease (PMK). Doctor from the NTT Agricultural Quarantine Center, Drh. Endah Ismiati said 80 kg of meat was secured at the Reo Manggarai seaport because it was not accompanied by a quarantine certificate from the area of origin. "The 80 kilograms of processed meat consist of 22 kilograms of processed chicken and 60 kilograms of processed beef," he told reporters in Kupang, Antara, Friday, January 19. He said that the two types of animal origin (BAH) that entered the port of Reo came from Bima which was transported using the KM Ship. Nusantara Belt 49. In accordance with law number 21 of 2019 concerning Animal, Fish and Plant Quarantine and Government Regulation no. 29 of 2023 concerning Animal Quarantine, incoming processed meat must be accompanied by a certificate from the quarantine of the area of origin. After being detained into Reo, 80 kilograms of processed meat will then be returned to Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, and is planned for Saturday, January 20 using the KM Sabuk Nusantara 55 Ship. However, if within three days the owner of the processed meat can complete the required documents, the processed meat will be allowed to enter. "This step is taken to maintain the safety and health of animals and prevent the spread of animal diseases that may be found in processed meat," he said. The owner of the processed meat, he said, was advised to comply with quarantine regulations and ensure the completeness of the necessary documents before transporting BAH in the future. The Head of the NTT Quarantine IBP Raka said that the government and society must jointly be committed to maintaining the biodiversity, animal health, and food safety, in accordance with applicable regulations.

"Let's protect the biological sustainability and health of animals in accordance with applicable regulations," he said.