Mouldy Bread from Free Nutrition Programme in West Lombok; Supplier Lacks Health Certification
The Food and Drug Supervision Agency (BBPOM) Mataram has investigated reports of mouldy bread distributed through the Free Nutritious Meal Programme (MBG) to several schools in West Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat. The BBPOM identified that the bread supplier lacks the required sanitary hygiene certificate (SLHS).
The Head of BBPOM Mataram, Yogi Abaso, revealed that the mouldy bread found in West Lombok was supplied by a local micro, small and medium enterprise (UMKM). Yogi confirmed that the UMKM had not yet obtained SLHS certification from the West Lombok Health Department.
“In response to public reports regarding mouldy bread found during the implementation of the MBG programme, BBPOM immediately conducted a field investigation. The inspection revealed that the bread product in question was obtained from a local UMKM,” said Yogi on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
“Our team found that the bread-supplying UMKM did not possess SLHS certification issued by the Health Department, as required under food safety standards for products manufactured and distributed to the public,” he added.
Yogi confirmed that the bread product had been distributed to several schools receiving MBG benefits. However, he stated that the mouldy bread distributed by one Nutrition Provision Service Unit (SPPG) in West Lombok had not yet been consumed by students.
“The product had not been consumed by students because teaching and learning activities took place during Ramadan,” Yogi explained.
As a follow-up measure, BBPOM Mataram, together with the West Lombok Health Department, has temporarily halted distribution of products from the UMKM. He emphasised that MBG meals must meet all food safety requirements.
“BBPOM Mataram urges all food business operators involved in providing food for government programmes to ensure their production processes comply with food safety regulations. This includes possession of hygiene and sanitation certification and product distribution permits as required by law. This is essential to guarantee public health protection,” he concluded.