BPOM Discovers 56,000 Non-Compliant Food Products Ahead of Eid 2026
JAKARTA — The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM RI) has discovered 56,000 processed food products that do not meet regulatory requirements (TMK).
According to a press statement issued on Wednesday (11 March 2026), tens of thousands of non-compliant products were found during food surveillance activities conducted throughout Ramadan and in the lead-up to Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.
BPOM RI inspected a total of 1,134 food distribution outlets across Indonesia beginning from 5 March 2026. Results showed that 65.2 per cent, or 739 outlets, met regulatory requirements (MK), whilst 34.8 per cent of outlets were non-compliant (TMK).
“A total of 395 outlets were found non-compliant for selling processed food products that did not comply with regulations, namely products without distribution permits (TIE)/illegal products, expired goods, or damaged items,” explained BPOM RI Head Taruna Ikrar during a press conference at the BPOM Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Building on Wednesday.
The surveillance identified 56,027 units of non-compliant processed food products with an estimated economic value exceeding 600 million rupiah.
Food surveillance during Ramadan targeted distribution outlets with poor compliance records, including marketplace warehouses, given the rising trend of online shopping among consumers.
Products without proper permits were most frequently discovered in South Sumatra, South Sulawesi, Riau Islands, West Kalimantan, and North Kalimantan.
Based on country of origin, the most commonly found illegal imported products were confectionery from Malaysia, sold at traditional retail outlets in Sambas, West Kalimantan. Other findings included chocolate beverages from Singapore in Tarakan, and frozen potatoes from China in Palembang.
Additionally, various other illegal processed food products were discovered in border regions such as Batam, Sanggau, and Tarakan. Products believed to originate from Malaysia include powdered drinks, flavoured beverages, and confectionery or sweets.
“These findings demonstrate the continued existence of illegal distribution channels in border areas. Therefore, cross-sectoral surveillance must continue to be strengthened to protect the public from food products that do not meet regulatory standards,” said Taruna.
The most commonly identified product categories included flavoured powdered drinks, salt, pasta and noodles, food additives, and spices and condiments.
Meanwhile, damaged processed food products were found in West Sumatra, Jambi, East Java, Maluku, and North Maluku. Products discovered included specialised nutrition food products, pasta and noodles, soy milk beverages, and sweetened condensed milk and non-carbonated flavoured beverages.