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September 7, 2026 · Industry Watch

Indonesia Urged to Declare Food Safety Emergency

Indonesia Urged to Declare Food Safety Emergency

Advocates call for a systemic response to poisoning incidents linked to a national school meal initiative.

The Indonesian government is facing pressure to change how it handles food poisoning cases tied to its school meals programme. The MBG Watch Coalition has criticised the current case-by-case strategy, arguing that a more comprehensive approach is required to protect students.

According to Food Safety News, the coalition is urging officials to formally declare a food safety emergency or an official outbreak. This follows the launch of a free nutritious meal initiative in January 2025.

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