- In order to implement the various provisions set under Regulation of the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (Badang Pengawas Obat dan Makanan – "BPOM") No. 1 of 2022 on the Supervision of Claims on Labels and in Advertisements for Processed Foods, the Head of BPOM has issued Decree No. 38 of 2023 on the Types of Microorganisms That Can Be Used in Processed Foods ("Decree 38/2023").
- According to Decree 38/2023, the following types of microorganisms can be used as raw materials in processed foods: 1) Bacillus coagulans; 2) Bifidobacterium animalis; 3) Bifidobacterium breve; 4) Bifidobacterium lactis; 5) Bifidobacterium longum; 6) Lactobacillus acidophilus; 7) Lactobacillus casei; 8) Lactobacillus fermentum; 9) Lactobacillus lactis; 10) Lactobacillus paracasei; 11) Lactobacillus plantarum; 12) Lactobacillus reuteri; 13) Lactobacillus rhamnosus; 14) Leuconostoc citreum; 15) Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus; 16) Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus.
- Processed food products for which distribution permits were secured prior to Decree 38/2023 coming into force must be brought into line with Decree 38/2023 within 30 months of its stipulation. Meanwhile, any processed food products for which distribution permits are currently being applied will continue to be processed in accordance with the existing laws and regulations but must be brought into line with the provisions set under Decree 38/2023 within 30 months of its stipulation.
- Decree 38/2023 has been in force since 7 February 2023.
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