National Nutrition Agency suspends 1,276 meal service units over hygiene concerns

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The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has taken significant disciplinary actions following food poisoning incidents linked to the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. The agency has temporarily suspended 1,276 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) across Indonesia for failing to meet hygiene and sanitation certification standards. BGN has also proposed the permanent closure of 654 units deemed to be in critical condition.

BGN Head Sudaryono identified the use of spoiled raw ingredients, particularly animal proteins like chicken, eggs, and fish, as a primary cause of recent health issues. To mitigate this, the agency is developing a dedicated digital procurement portal to ensure ingredient freshness and prevent price markups. Additionally, the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has been allocated Rp509 billion to enhance oversight of the program.

In a strategic shift, BGN is removing 1,653 elite and international schools from the program's beneficiary list. This refocusing aims to prioritize resources for underdeveloped (3T) regions, remote areas, and communities with high stunting rates. This restructuring is part of a broader effort to improve governance, transparency, and the overall effectiveness of the national nutrition initiative.

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BPOM · Badan Gizi Nasional · Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan · DPR · DPR RI · East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia · Melki Laka Lena · National Nutrition Agency · Prabowo Subianto · Sudaryono

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[○ 1 SOURCE] BPOM received an approved budget of Rp509 billion for overseeing the MBG program. en.tempo.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] Food poisoning incidents in the MBG program were primarily caused by the use of spoiled or rotten raw ingredients, particularly animal proteins. news.harianjogja.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dozens of students in Kulonprogo experienced nausea and vomiting after consuming MBG meals.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 200 students and teachers at SMKN 1 Boyolangu were suspected of food poisoning from MBG packages. www.inews.id
[● 3 SOURCES] BGN has temporarily suspended 1,276 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) for failing to meet hygiene and sanitation requirements. disway.id · news.republika.co.id · riaupos.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] BGN plans to develop a dedicated procurement portal for SPPGs to prevent price markups and ensure ingredient quality. katadata.co.id
[● 3 SOURCES] BGN is removing 1,653 elite and international schools from the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program to refocus resources on underdeveloped (3T) regions and areas with high stunting rates. www.rri.co.id · www.liputan6.com
[● 3 SOURCES] BGN has proposed the permanent closure of 654 SPPG units that are considered critical due to hygiene failures. disway.id · news.republika.co.id · riaupos.co