Jumat, November 1, 2024

Govt. Set to Tighten Oversight of Imported Foods Following Discovery of Dangerous Chemicals on Muscat Shine Grapes by Other Countries

The Chief of the National Food Agency, Arief Prasetyo Adi (“Chief”), has affirmed that the agency is set to further tighten supervision of imports of fresh food commodities that are circulated within the domestic marketplace. The Chief issued a recent statement to this effect in response to the results of examinations of Muscat Shine grapes imported into Thailand from China that were carried out by Thai authorities. The examinations revealed that the grapes in question contained high levels of harmful chemicals.
In this regard, the Chief has affirmed that the National Food Agency is set to engage in a series of investigations aimed at ensuring the safety of all products that are circulated within the country. Said investigations will include thorough sampling and laboratory testing.
The Acting Deputy of Consumption Diversity and Food Security at the National Food Agency, Yusra Egayanti (“Acting Deputy”), has issued a statement explaining that the National Food Agency is planning to tighten applicable provisions on the Maximum Residue Threshold (Batas Maksimum Residu – “BMR”) for pesticides by taking into account current food consumption practices within the country. In this regard, the currently applicable framework for this area is set out under Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture No. 53 of 2018 (“Regulation 53/2018”). At the of writing, the Acting Deputy had affirmed that the forthcoming revisions to Regulation 53/2018 were still undergoing a process of harmonization.
In line with the mandate set under Regulation of the National Food Agency No. 1 of 2023, grape products specifically will be required to have “Wash Before Consuming” labels affixed to them. The National Food Agency has deemed this step to be essential in terms of efforts to minimize the risks associated with residues and contaminants on the surfaces of grapes. The Acting Deputy is also urging the general public to observe various food safety practices that include the careful reading of food labels and efforts to gain an understanding of nutritional and ingredient-related information on relevant products and commodities. _(ANT)

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The Chief of the National Food Agency, Arief Prasetyo Adi (“Chief”), has affirmed that the agency is set to further tighten supervision of imports of fresh food commodities that are circulated within the domestic marketplace. The Chief issued a recent statement to this effect in response to the results of examinations of Muscat Shine grapes imported into Thailand from China that were carried out by Thai authorities. The examinations revealed that the grapes in question contained high levels of harmful chemicals.
In this regard, the Chief has affirmed that the National Food Agency is set to engage in a series of investigations aimed at ensuring the safety of all products that are circulated within the country. Said investigations will include thorough sampling and laboratory testing.
The Acting Deputy of Consumption Diversity and Food Security at the National Food Agency, Yusra Egayanti (“Acting Deputy”), has issued a statement explaining that the National Food Agency is planning to tighten applicable provisions on the Maximum Residue Threshold (Batas Maksimum Residu – “BMR”) for pesticides by taking into account current food consumption practices within the country. In this regard, the currently applicable framework for this area is set out under Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture No. 53 of 2018 (“Regulation 53/2018”). At the of writing, the Acting Deputy had affirmed that the forthcoming revisions to Regulation 53/2018 were still undergoing a process of harmonization.
In line with the mandate set under Regulation of the National Food Agency No. 1 of 2023, grape products specifically will be required to have “Wash Before Consuming” labels affixed to them. The National Food Agency has deemed this step to be essential in terms of efforts to minimize the risks associated with residues and contaminants on the surfaces of grapes. The Acting Deputy is also urging the general public to observe various food safety practices that include the careful reading of food labels and efforts to gain an understanding of nutritional and ingredient-related information on relevant products and commodities. _(ANT)

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