The joint personnel run the foodstuff supervision at five traditional markets in East Jakarta. The activity led by East Jakarta Vice Mayor, Kusmanto was run to prevent the circulation of food products containing hazardous materials and chemicals ahead of Eid ul Adha 2025.

make sure the foodstuffs are safe for consumption

"We need to make sure the foodstuffs are safe for consumption," he said, Tuesday (6/3).

East Jakarta Food Security, Marine and Agriculture (KPKP) Sub-agency Head, Taufik Yulianto added 50 joint personnel were deployed to supervise foodstuffs at five traditional markets.

"The supervision was held at Enjo Market, Pulo Gadung, Cakung, Ujung Menteng, and Cipinang Muara Market," he added.

64 samples from vegetables, fruits, rice, chicken meat, and beef were taken to laboratory for a test.

"We conducted a test for Pesticide, Formaldehyde, Chlorine, and Eber residues. There were no findings of hazardous materials or substances according to the test. All are safe for consumption," he continued.

Meanwhile, one of the traders, Soleha (51), admitted she supports the supervision since it is important for the buyers.

"If the result is good, it surely gains the public trust for us," she admitted.