National Nutrition Agency Suspends Operations of 1,512 Nutrition Service Units in Java
The National Nutrition Agency has temporarily halted operations of 1,512 Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) across Java Island. The temporary closure follows an evaluation by the BGN that identified numerous kitchens failing to meet operational standards, including sanitation requirements and infrastructure adequacy.
Albertus Dony Dewantoro, Director of Monitoring and Supervision for Region II at the BGN, stated that the suspension was part of a broader reorganisation of the nutrition supplementation programme. “We have suspended operations of 1,512 SPPG temporarily. This is a follow-up action to an evaluation of operational standards compliance and facility and infrastructure requirements at various SPPG units,” said Dony, as reported by Antara news agency on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
According to Dony, the thousands of service units are distributed across various provinces on Java Island. These include 50 units in Jakarta, 62 in Banten, 350 in West Java, 54 in Central Java, 788 in East Java, and 208 in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
The evaluation revealed several significant deficiencies. One principal finding was the absence of hygiene sanitation certificates (SLHS). The BGN documented that at least 1,043 SPPG units had not registered for such certificates. Additionally, 443 SPPG units lacked compliant wastewater treatment installations (IPAL) meeting established standards.
Another issue involved the absence of residential accommodation or staff quarters for unit heads, nutritionists, and accountants at several service facilities. This condition was found in 175 SPPG units distributed across several provinces, including Banten, the Special Region of Yogyakarta, West Java, Central Java, and East Java.
The BGN stated it would provide guidance and conduct verification of affected service units to enable them to quickly fulfil the required standards. “Operations of SPPG units that have been temporarily suspended will be reopened gradually once all operational requirements and established standards have been met,” stated Dony.