25 Fortified Rice Brands Fail to Meet Standards, Here Are Their Names

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Agriculture Minister and Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Amran Sulaiman has finally released the names of 25 fortified rice brands declared not to meet standards (TMS).

The 25 brands with TMS status were identified by their initials: WFO, WFR, TKS, IMF, NUR, TKL, HOK, BRV, IMR, IHJ, IAK, PBK, GNB, DTR, TKR, WJK, PLK, MKY, IMC, PTK, ARP, ARN, SKM, GNM and TAR.

Amran said these brand names were products marketed as fortified rice, but after laboratory testing, their content was suspected not to match the labels displayed.

“It turns out there is a suspected switch from premium to fortified rice. They claimed it was fortified. After we checked in four credible laboratories, we found it did not match the label,” Amran said at a press conference at his office in Jakarta on Tuesday (15/9/2026).

He noted the selling prices of these products were recorded far above their fair prices. Among the highest was the brand with the initials WFO, recorded at Rp57,600 per kg, against a fair price of Rp13,500 per kg — implying suspected fraud of Rp44,100 per kg.

The brand WFR was recorded at Rp42,500 per kg against a fair price of Rp13,500 per kg, while WJK was sold at Rp33,800 per kg despite a fair price of Rp14,900 per kg.

Overall, the presentation recorded an average selling price of Rp23,385 per kg, compared with an average fair price of Rp13,689 per kg. The average suspected fraud margin reached Rp9,695 per kg.

Amran stressed that fortified rice is intended for vulnerable groups, including the poor, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, toddlers and groups affected by stunting.

“This fortification is for stunting, for the poor, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, toddlers — not for fraud by certain individuals or rent-seekers. This must be dealt with firmly,” he asserted.

The government estimates suspected consumer losses from this practice could reach Rp89 trillion.

“It is suspected, mind you, still suspected. We presume innocence. The suspected loss is Rp89 trillion,” Amran said.

Following these findings, the government has ordered the problematic products to be withdrawn from circulation. Amran also said the products’ permits would be revoked and the matter processed legally.

“First, we have ordered a withdrawal; second, revoke their licences; third, process them legally. Firmly,” he said.

He also urged the public not to buy the rice products named in the findings.

“And consumers should not buy them. Consumers should not buy,” he concluded.