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        "id": 1831751,
        "msgid": "indonesias-shrimp-exports-to-saudi-return-to-normal-after-ban-lifted-1782802214",
        "date": "2026-06-30 13:00:06",
        "title": "Indonesia's shrimp exports to Saudi return to normal after ban lifted",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Saudi Arabia has lifted its suspension on shrimp imports from four Indonesian companies, restoring normal trade after Jakarta addressed contamination concerns. The ban was initially imposed following a US FDA alert over traces of Cesium-137, prompting Indonesia to establish a task force and implement mandatory radiation screening for exports. The decision reflects restored international confidence in Indonesia's food safety oversight and is expected to bolster bilateral trade in fishery products.",
        "content": "<p>BPOM Chief Taruna Ikrar said in Jakarta that the decision marks an\nimportant milestone, reflecting the restoration of Saudi Arabia\u2019s\nconfidence in Indonesia\u2019s food safety oversight system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the National Competent Authority responsible for the export of\nfishery products, including shrimp, as well as meat, poultry, and their\nprocessed products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, BPOM continues to\nensure compliance with food safety requirements so that Indonesian\nproducts meet the importing country\u2019s standards,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia had suspended shrimp imports from four Indonesian\ncompanies, UD Jinawi Luhur, PT Legong Bali Nusantara, PT Muria Bahari\nIndonesia, and PT Sekar Laut.<\/p>\n<p>The suspension followed the issuance of Import Alert 99-52 by the US\nFood and Drug Administration (US FDA) in late October 2025 after traces\nof the radionuclide Cesium-137 (Cs-137) were detected in shrimp and\nspices originating from Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>According to BPOM, several food safety authorities, including the\nSaudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), used the US FDA alert as a\nprecautionary reference when imposing temporary restrictions on products\nfrom the same source, including Indonesian shrimp.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Indonesian government immediately implemented comprehensive\nresponse measures and established a Cs-137 Handling Task Force involving\nrelevant ministries and government agencies,\u201d Ikrar said.<\/p>\n<p>Through the task force, the government conducted a comprehensive\ninvestigation to identify the source of contamination, contain it at its\norigin, ensure the safety of the supply chain, and formulate corrective\nmeasures to prevent similar incidents in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The task force also introduced mandatory certification and radiation\nscreening for export products to ensure compliance with the food safety\nrequirements of importing countries.<\/p>\n<p>Ikrar said the US FDA had confirmed the effectiveness of Indonesia\u2019s\ncontrol measures through an on-site inspection, helping restore\nconfidence among international trading partners.<\/p>\n<p>He said Saudi Arabia\u2019s decision to lift the suspension reflects close\ncooperation between the Indonesian government, exporters, and Saudi\nauthorities, while reaffirming confidence in Indonesia\u2019s food safety\ncontrol system.<\/p>\n<p>Ikrar added that BPOM, together with the Ministry of Marine Affairs\nand Fisheries and other relevant ministries and agencies, will continue\nstrengthening risk-based supervision, verifying compliance with export\nrequirements, and ensuring that exporters consistently maintain food\nsafety standards.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Trade Minister urges stronger shrimp exports to Saudi\nafter ban lift<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Tiger prawn transforms coastal economies, reaches\ninternational tables<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Mecca Yumna, Kuntum Khaira<\/p>",
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