Implementation of Nutri-Level Labelling on Beverage Products to Begin Soon

The head of the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), Taruna Ikrar, stated that the initial phase of implementing Nutri-Level labelling will be applied to beverage products. “In the initial phase, we hope to start with beverage products first because they have the highest GGL nutritional values so far. Gradually, it will cover all products,” said Taruna Ikrar in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/4). The Nutri-Level marking uses letters A to D, accompanied by colour indicators showing the level of GGL content. Letter A (dark green: lower GGL content). Letter B (light green: low GGL content). Letter C (yellow: should be consumed wisely). Letter D (red: should be limited according to needs or health conditions). Ikrar explained that the implementation process for Nutri-Level still requires approval from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Trade, and Ministry of Law. “Once harmonised, it will be recorded in the State Gazette (LN) and then applied immediately, although in the initial phase it will still be voluntary because the main target of Nutri-Level is to educate our society for a healthy life,” he said. One important indication is that 73% of Indonesians die from non-communicable diseases. And nearly 11% of the population suffers from diabetes. Based on data from the Ministry of Health, around 31 million people are pre-diabetic, and some are already diabetic. It is known that the implementation of Nutri-Level is mandated by Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health and Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024, which requires BPOM to regulate and oversee Nutri-Level. “Two days ago, we decided to use the alphabetical system and based on colours,” he concluded.