Dr. Haryono Indonesian Agency of Agricultural Research and Development
FOOD LABELING IN INDONESIA: Goverment Regulation: No. 69/1999 NADFC Regulation: HK.03.1.23.03.12.1564/ 2012 Dr. Haryono Indonesian Agency of Agricultu...
FOOD LABELING IN INDONESIA: Goverment Regulation: No. 69/1999 NADFC Regulation: HK.03.1.23.03.12.1564/ 2012 Dr. Haryono Indonesian Agency of Agricultural Research and Development
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Goverment Regulation No. 69/1999 on Food Label and Advertisement • Processed food should be registered at NADFC or local governments (MD, ML, SP, P-IRT) • Food label shall at least contain 5 informations: Name of product List of Ingredients Net Weight (Volume) Name and Address of Producers or Importers Expiration date (Best used before)
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Labeling requirement for GMO‟s (PRG) • NADFC Regulation: Decree No. HK.03.1.23.03.12.1564 / 2012 applied for local and imported products applied for raw materials, processed foods and food additives • PRG food produced domestically or imported into the territory of Indonesia for distribution is required to have the decision of PRG food distribution permit issued by the Head of the National Agency. • In addition to a decree of PRG food distribution permit as referred to in Article 3, PRG food must have a letter of registration approval in accordance with the legislations
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• PRG food produced domestically or imported into the territory of Indonesia for distribution is required to have the decision of PRG food distribution permit issued by the Head of the National Agency. • In addition to a decree of PRG food distribution permit as referred to in Article 3, PRG food must have a letter of registration approval in accordance with the legislations
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(Cont’d) • The words : “PANGAN PRODUK REKAYASA GENETIK” shall be contained in label of food resulting from genetic engineering food if containing at least 5 (five) percent of PRG, based on the percentage content of Deoxyribo Nucleid Acid/DNA of PRG against the Deoxyribo Nucleid Acid of non PRG. • Food containing more than one 1 (one) PRG food, the content percentage is calculated to each PRG food. • The words : “PANGAN PRODUK REKAYASA GENETIK” do not need for the food which has undergone a further refining process so that it is not identified containing PRG protein.
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PP 69/1999 also stated Label is required for specific products: • Products derived from swine The words “MENGANDUNG BABI” (contains pork) to be written in red “universe medium corps 12” font and enclosed in a red rectangle together with drawing of a pig.
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On sweetened condensed milk: the words “PERHATIKAN! TIDAK COCOK UNTUK BAYI” (Beware! Not suitable for babies) to be written in Indonesian in red „universes medium corps 8‟ font and enclosed in a red rectangle Alcoholic beverage must have “MINUMAN BERALKOHOL”, DIBAWAH UMUR 21 TAHUN ATAU WANITA HAMIL DILARANG MINUM (Prohibited for use by people under 21 years or pregnant women) on the label.
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Irradiated packaged food must carry the words “RADURA: PANGAN IRADIASI” (Irradiated Food), the reason for irradiation and this logo • Also required: the name of the address and the radiation facility, the month and year of irradiation & the country in which the process was carried out. If the food can not be re-irradiated, then the label should include the word: “TIDAK BOLEH DIRADIASI ULANG” (Not to be re-irradiated).
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(cont’d): • Processed food for infants, children below five, pregnant or breast feeding mothers, people on special diets, elders, and sufferers of certain diseases should be informed of the portion size, method of use and other necessary instructions, including the impact of the food on human health. • If the product has been approved as meeting Indonesian Islamic standards, then “Halal” should appear on the package.
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Product specific regulated or prohibited claim or implications include: • On baby food it is not permissible to state or imply that the food can replace mother's milk. • A label is not permitted to imply that the contents have an advantage over products that do not carry a nutritional claim on their label.
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(Cont’d) • A special claim is not permitted if the nutritional value derives from associated food items. For example a breakfast cereal package may not include the nutritional contribution of the milk and sugar normally added. • A claim for benefits to health must be based on product composition and normal daily consumption.
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Challenges • Some of regulations are not workable for implementation. • Several complimentary Regulations are in drafting phase (Plant Quarantine Inspection regulation, etc) • Need capacity building: Capability to analyze based on DNA for detection of PRG and halal should be strenghten • Collaboration among related institutions need to be increased
