BPOM Inspects Pabukoan Market In Pariaman, West Sumatra, The Result Is No Dangerous Food

PADANG - The Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Padang, West Sumatra, carried out a surprise inspection (sidak) at the Pabukoan Market in Pariaman City to ensure that the takjil sold by traders was safe for consumption.

"We want the food consumed by the community to be nutritious and of course free from harmful ingredients," said Head of BPOM in Padang Abdul Rahim during an inspection at Pabukoan Market in Pariaman, Antara, Friday, April 8.

Therefore, he continued, his party together with the Pariaman City Government bought suspicious food and drinks at the Pabukoan Market for laboratory tests. With this inspection, it is hoped that no residents will buy food and drinks that contain textile dyes and harmful preservatives.

"Such as formalin and other substances that are prohibited (used for food)," he said.

There are at least a dozen foods and drinks at the Pabukoan Market in Pariaman People's Market which are sampled to be tested in the laboratory.

He said that apart from checking takjil, his party also checked the food and beverage manufacturers to see the expiration date and distribution permit of the product because it could be dangerous for consumption.

Meanwhile, the Regional Secretary of Pariaman City, Yota Balad, said the inspection was to ensure that the food sold at the Pabukoan Market in Pariaman was free from hazardous materials including formaldehyde and borax.

"If later found, we can convey to the traders that in their merchandise there are hazardous substances that can endanger health," he said.

He said that there were two locations under BPOM's inspection, namely the Pabukoan Market in Pariaman People's Market and Kurai Taji Market.

Based on the information obtained, the food and beverages sold at the Pabukoan Market in Pariaman were samples free from hazardous materials.

Previously, the City Government (Pemkot) of Pariaman, West Sumatra established two Pabukoan Markets during Ramadan 1443 Hijri to ensure food security for residents of the area who wanted to buy takjil to break their fast.

"We are cooperating with the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency, which is scheduled to carry out inspections on Thursday to ensure the safety of takjil sold by traders at the Pabukoan Market," said Head of the Pariaman City Cooperatives and SMEs Trade Industry Office, Alyendra in Pariaman.

He said this was done not only to ensure the safety of the takjil sold, but also because Pariaman People's Market is one of the top six food safety items at the national level.