Indonesia Temporarily Closes 1,999 Unregistered MBG Kitchens

The Indonesian Food and Beverage Supervisory Agency (BGN) has issued a temporary closure order for 1,999 "Made by Good" (MBG) kitchens that have not yet completed their registration with the Food Safety and Hygiene Management System (SLHS). This measure aims to ensure food safety and protect consumer health by enforcing strict compliance with established regulations within the country. The BGN mandates that all food manufacturing and preparation facilities meet defined hygiene standards and registration requirements, and has clearly stated its policy of ordering business suspensions for unregistered facilities until their registration is complete. The 1,999 facilities targeted in this action have reportedly not finalized their SLHS registration process, indicating an unclear safety management system in their food production and preparation procedures. The BGN plans to guide these facilities to promptly complete their registration and meet the necessary standards, while also strengthening its oversight. In Indonesia, public concern regarding food safety has been growing in recent years, and the government is focusing on raising hygiene standards and enhancing monitoring systems. This action is seen as a significant step towards improving the overall reliability of the food supply chain, considering these recent trends.