# Indonesia BPOM food safety initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-bpom-food-safety-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-07-29T23:22:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026 the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) began approving health and food products developed by university researchers, marking the agency’s first step toward involving the academic sector in its oversight of new consumables.

By the end of the month BPOM announced a broader push to tighten food safety across the country. The agency introduced three new regulations, three decisions and 15 guidance manuals, and revised the governance of the Free Nutritious Meal program after a series of child food‑poisoning outbreaks. Simultaneously, BPOM’s Surabaya office launched a training course for 100 scout cadets to become food‑and‑drug safety educators, extending outreach to schools, universities and local communities. Together, these actions illustrate an escalating effort to strengthen food safety standards, expand regulatory coverage and build community awareness.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: Indonesia's BPOM expands food safety regulations and youth training initiative

Indonesia's BPOM rolled out new food safety regulations and trained 100 scout cadets to educate the public, aiming to cut food‑borne illness and broaden safety outreach.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-bpom-expands-food-safety-regulations-and-youth-training-initiative

### 2026-07-12: Indonesian Universities Gain BPOM Approval for New Health and Food Products

Indonesia's Unhas secured BPOM clearance for 15 research‑derived food items, while UB's medical faculty introduced the heart‑health drink Deteko, now holding PIRT and seeking BPOM approval.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-universities-gain-bpom-approval-for-new-health-and-food-products

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