The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), together with the Indonesian Association of Fishery Product Processing and Marketing Producers (AP5I) are coordinating efforts to ensure that fish and shrimp products are free from radioactive contamination by strengthening safety standards to build trust in both domestic and global markets. The cooperation reflects a shared commitment by the government and industry stakeholders to maintain high product quality and support ease of doing business, while also smoothing export processes for Indonesian fishery products. This collaborative effort was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Semarang, Central Java, on Friday, December 19, 2025, which signals a united approach to addressing potential quality gaps and reinforcing industry credibility.
According to Ishartini, Head of the KKP’s Agency for Quality Control and Supervision of Marine and Fishery Products, the partnership between the Badan Mutu KKP and AP5I is designed to bridge challenges that arise in certifying products, particularly shrimp, as free from radioactive substances. The agreement includes collaborative work in implementing standard operating procedures for certification, exchanging data and information, and building capacity among stakeholders. AP5I’s Chair, Saut P. Hutagalung, emphasized that fishery businesses under the association are ready to work closely with the ministry to advance the national fishery industry and ensure products meet safety standards. Earlier, Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono reaffirmed that KKP is the sole quality assurance body responsible for administering certification that confirms Indonesian shrimp is free from radioactive contamination. The success of these efforts stems from strong collaboration across all parties involved.
