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BPOM Clarifies to US FDA to Ensure Safety of Indonesian Exports
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Indonesian export commodities after traces of radioactive Cesium-137 (Cs-137) were reported in shrimp and clove shipments to the United States. BPOM Head Taruna Ikrar emphasized that the agency is providing scientific, transparent, and professional clarification…
Indonesia Enforces Euro 4 Standard for Mining Vehicles, Tightens Local Content Rules
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita emphasized that all vehicles operating in Indonesia, including mining trucks, must comply with the Euro 4 emission standard. Speaking at the Investor Daily Roundtable in Jakarta, he stated that while on-road vehicles largely meet this requirement, many off-road mining vehicles, particularly haul trucks, still operate…
Indonesia to Regulate Crude Palm Oil Exports to Secure B50 Supply
The Indonesian government is reviewing a policy to regulate crude palm oil (CPO) exports in an effort to ensure domestic supply meets the demand for the B50 biodiesel program. This policy is being considered to support the long-term stability of the national biofuel mandate, which blends 50% palm-based fuel with…
Indonesian Government to Enforce Industrial Radiation Reporting Regulation
The Ministry of Industry is drafting a new regulation requiring all industrial areas and factories in Indonesia to report quarterly Radiation Portal Monitoring (RPM) survey results via the National Industrial Information System (SIINas). This initiative follows the Cesium-137 (Cs-137) exposure incident in the Cikande Modern Industrial Estate, Serang, Banten. Minister…
