As many as 75 joint personnel conducted foodstuffs supervision at six traditional markets in East Jakarta. This supervision aims to ensure that food products are safe for public consumption.

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East Jakarta Assistant of Economy and Development, Fauzi said a number of food product samples like agricultural, livestock and fishery, were examined in the laboratory.

"This examination is to determine whether there are any dangerous substances such as formalin, rhodamin and pesticides in food products," he said, Thursday (4/24).

Fauzi reminded traders or business owners to avoid using dangerous substance since it harms human health.

"We'll give warning and find the source if there are any dangerous substance found," he added.

East Jakarta Food Securirt, Marine and Agriculture Sub-agency Head, Taufik Yulianto, stated today's supervision was conducted at Palmeriam Market, Ampera/Kampung Ambon Market, Rawamangun Market, Pramuka Market, and Cawang Kapling Market.

"Totally we tested 78 foodstuff products taken from six traditional markets. Hopefully there will be no dangerous substances on the products," he stated.

Taufik explained the foodstuffs supervision to be conducted routinely by East Jakarta KPKP Sub-agency, especially ahead of religious holidays.

"This supervision is important to protect the public or consumers from consuming food ingredients containing substances that are hazardous to health," he added.

Meanwhile, one of the traders at Palmeriam Market, Matraman, Siti (47), admitted that she is agree with the supervision for the sake of public health.

"It can gain trust if our products are safe," she admitted.