Health Agency Speeds Up Hygiene Certification for SPPGs

Jakarta Health Agency is accelerating the issuance of Hygiene and Sanitation Eligibility Certificates (SLHS) for all Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) to support the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.

"...we will accelerate the process so they can promptly meet the SLHS requirements,"

This initiative aims to ensure that every meal distributed to students is safe and  meets hygiene standards.

Jakarta Health Agency Head, Ani Ruspitawati, said that her team is collaborating with SPPGs, MBG team, and Product Supervision and Certification Center (BPSP) to speed up the inspection and certification process. She emphasized that all processes will be closely monitored to ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met.

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"We will carry out large-scale environmental health re-inspection. After that, we will accelerate the process so they can promptly meet the SLHS requirements," she mentioned, Monday (10/6).

As of now, none of the SPPGs in Jakarta have fully obtained SLHS certification, but all are currently undergoing verification procedures. The certification process is expected to be finalized within the next two weeks, along with additional training for SPPG managers and food handlers. 

"We plan to train around 8,000 people to improve food handling and preparation practices," she said.

Jakarta has around 180 SPPGs, which play a critical role in the MBG program. Through this re-inspection process, the Jakarta Health Agency seeks to ensure that all kitchen and food processing facilities meet environmental cleanliness standards. This effort also serves as a preventive measure to avoid food poisioning incidents, as previously reported in other regions.

Regarding lab results on suspected food poisioning cases linked to MBG program in Jakarta, Ani noted that most were caused by bacteria, not chemical contamination. However, the number of affected students was relatively small with around 60 cases across 10 locations.

"We are continuing to investigate the causes, and our current focus is to prevent any recurrence," she stated.

Ani reaffirmed the Jakarta Health Agency's full support for MBG program and ensured that continuous monitoring would follow once the certification process is completed.

The accelerated SLHS process is expected to help sustain the MBG program while also boosting public trust in the quality of school food services.

"We want to make sure that the food children receive is truly nutritious, safe, and prepared in a hygienic environment," she explained.