DPR Member Appreciates Crackdown on Problematic SPPG Units
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Neng Eem Marhamah Zulfa, a member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, has expressed appreciation for the decisive steps taken by the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in addressing thousands of Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) units that violated service standards.
According to her, the enforcement against problematic SPPG units marks a positive initial step in maintaining the credibility of the MBG programme, which targets nutritional fulfilment for the public, particularly children.
“The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme concerns the future of our generation. Certifications must not become mere formalities. The most important thing is that the food served is truly safe, healthy, and fit for consumption,” said Neng Eem in Jakarta on Thursday.
This appreciation was voiced in response to sanctions imposed on 1,251 SPPG units by BGN for breaching standard operating procedures (SOP) in implementing the Free Nutritious Meals programme during January to March 2026. Of these, 1,030 units were suspended, 210 received first warning letters (SP1), and 11 others had reached second warning letters (SP2).
She also highlighted that every planned MBG kitchen must obtain three main certifications: hygiene and sanitation fitness, halal certification, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), as efforts to prevent food safety risks. In her view, certifications must be accompanied by strict rule enforcement.
“If serious violations are found, temporary closure is not enough. There must be firm actions up to the revocation of operational permits. This is crucial to create a deterrent effect and preserve the dignity of this national programme,” said Neng Eem.
She hopes that a strengthened accreditation system can prevent the recurrence of food poisoning cases or the distribution of unfit food in the MBG programme.
“Going forward, we hope there will be no more poisoning cases or spoiled food. These certifications must serve as an absolute guarantee that the MBG programme is safe and of high quality,” said Neng Eem.