East Jakarta KPKP Oversight Division Monitors Food Quality and Meat Prices Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
The Head of the East Jakarta Food Security Sub-Department (Sudin KPKP), Taufik Yulianto, confirmed that the department continues to conduct surveillance of food quality and monitor meat and food prices ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
In addition to examining food product quality, the East Jakarta Sudin KPKP also monitors meat prices in the market to prevent unreasonable price increases as demand rises during Eid al-Fitr. “We are also checking meat prices. We must ensure prices do not spike or exceed the designated retail prices,” Taufik stated.
He acknowledged that meat prices had risen in recent days, but characterised the increases as normal given heightened consumer demand approaching the Islamic holiday. “There was an increase a few days ago, but it remains within normal limits due to high demand,” Taufik said.
The department has also coordinated with local state-owned enterprises (BUMD) to ensure adequate supplies of meat and other food items remain secure through Eid al-Fitr. “Regarding stocks, we have already coordinated and collaborated with BUMD. God willing, supplies are secure,” he noted.
Inspections are scheduled for 16-17 March 2026, focusing on livestock products including chicken and beef. The East Jakarta Sudin KPKP will take strict action against substandard or expired food products discovered during inspections, including confiscation or disposal of unsafe items.
Oversight is conducted through direct inspections at various modern markets across East Jakarta, targeting food products from agriculture, fisheries, and livestock sectors. Previously, the Sudin KPKP collected 60 food samples from five modern market locations, comprising 41 agricultural commodity samples, 15 livestock commodity samples, and 4 fisheries commodity samples.
At Naga Swalayan Ciracas, 13 samples were collected (9 agricultural and 4 livestock), all of which tested safe. At Superindo Titanium Square, 12 samples (9 agricultural and 3 livestock) showed negative results for harmful substances. At Transmart Cijantung, 7 samples (6 agricultural and 1 livestock) tested safe. At Hypermart Cibubur Junction, 10 samples (7 agricultural and 3 livestock) were negative for harmful materials.
“Of the 60 samples examined at five modern markets, all showed negative results for harmful substances, achieving 100 per cent food safety compliance,” Taufik concluded.