Dangerous Takjil will Be Confiscated
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Provincial Government will tighten monitoring food sales center or takjil (breaking of the fast dishes) during the fasting month. If the food contain hazardous substances, confiscation will be imposed.
If takjil contains hazardous substances, Mr. Governor will confiscate and destroy it
Head of Jakarta Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives (KUMKMP) Dept, Irwandi disclosed monitoring will involve Health Dept and Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM). As planned, the examination is focused on takjil sales centers, such as Bendungan Hilir, Pasar Senen and Rawamangun.
"If takjil contains hazardous substances, Mr. Governor will confiscate and destroy it," he stated, at City Hall, Tuesday (5/31).
Location Used as Takjil Peddler will Be MonitoredTo anticipate peddler rejection, his dept plans to involve Satpol PP. While the peddler will be given a guidance in order to prevent the case at a later time.
"For instance, if we found dangerous food, they must dispose it immediately. If not, we will report them to the police," he stressed.
According to him, if the peddler still sells the same food, they cannot sell anymore.
