BGN Mandates Quarterly Monitoring of Domestic Waste in MBG Programme
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) mandates that domestic waste in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme be monitored every three months as part of efforts to safeguard public health and environmental preservation.
Through BGN Regulation Number 1 of 2026, every Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) is required to manage the domestic wastewater produced from kitchen activities.
“The management of this wastewater is an important part of the MBG system. It is not just about nutritious food, but also ensuring that the entire process remains hygienic and does not pollute the environment,” stated BGN Head Dadan Hindayana in his remarks in Jakarta on Friday.
In implementation, SPPGs are given two options for management: processing the wastewater independently using available facilities or collaborating with competent third parties in waste treatment.
“The results of wastewater processing can be disposed of or reused, of course, while still following applicable laws and regulations,” said Dadan.
He explained that if the wastewater is disposed of, SPPGs must ensure the process is carried out safely and in a controlled manner. This includes the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment installations, determining treatment points, and ensuring smooth wastewater flow to drainage channels without causing pollution.
BGN also requires every SPPG to provide supporting facilities and infrastructure, including wastewater treatment installations (IPAL) and temporary storage areas for waste before further processing.
“We want MBG to be a clean, healthy, and responsible programme. From the food consumed to the waste produced, everything must be managed properly,” he added.
In its implementation, BGN does not work alone. Supervision is conducted collaboratively, involving various parties, including the ministry handling environmental affairs, food sector government agencies, and local governments.
This guidance and supervision are carried out through several mechanisms, including periodic monitoring and evaluation, as well as providing technical guidance to implementers in the field.
According to Dadan, technical guidance is an important part of enhancing the capacity of SPPG managers, enabling them to optimally apply standards for managing food waste and residues.
“It is not only supervised but also nurtured. We want all SPPGs to have the same understanding and capabilities in implementing these standards,” he said.
BGN hopes that through this strengthened supervision, the entire implementation of the MBG programme can run more orderly, hygienic, and environmentally friendly, while minimising the potential for food waste and negative environmental impacts.