The Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) in Belitung Regency,\nBangka Belitung Islands Province, has begun placing consumption time\nlimit information on food containers distributed to student\nbeneficiaries in the area.<\/p>\n
SPPG Belitung Regional Coordinator Enggit Clara said in Tanjungpandan\non Wednesday that the placement of consumption time limit information on\nfood containers was undertaken to follow up on official instructions and\ndirectives from the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).<\/p>\n
\u201cCurrently, the implementation of placing consumption time limit\ninformation on MBG menus has been applied in eight schools that serve as\nthe person in charge (PIC),\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She said the policy will gradually be implemented in other schools as\nwell.<\/p>\n
Enggit explained that the consumption time limit information is\naffixed directly to the MBG ompreng (stacked metal food container).<\/p>\n
The label, she continued, contains details of the minimum and maximum\ntime limits within which the food is safe for students to consume.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis preventive measure aims to ensure that food quality remains in\ngood condition when consumed, prevent food from spoiling, and anticipate\ncontamination by harmful microbes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She strongly hopes that student beneficiaries will read and comply\nwith the consumption time limit advisory.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Enggit also emphasised the importance of the active role\nof teachers at schools and parents at home, especially if certain\nconditions cause MBG food to be taken home by students.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe role of teachers and parents is crucial for supervision. Because\nif the food has already been taken home, the quality and safety of\nconsumption are beyond the responsibility of the SPPG,\u201d said Enggit.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/belitung-nutrition-unit-implements-consumption-time-labels-on-free-meal-packages-1786539444", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }