The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has suspended the operations of its Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) after finding substandard food in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program. Redy Hendra Gunawan, Special Staff to the BGN, stated that the affected SPPG units are on hold pending the completion of the investigation and testing the MBG food samples in the laboratory. BGN is working with independent institutions, local health, and education departments to investigate the incident and ensure the affected students’ health is closely monitored. BGN expressed deep apologies to students, parents, schools, and other affected parties, emphasizing zero tolerance for negligence in MBG meal procurement to protect beneficiaries’ health. The agency is collaborating with local government authorities to swiftly and effectively respond to the situation. Implementing corrective measures such as stricter partner screening, improved hygiene standards, supply chain enhancements, and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on expert recommendations are in progress to prevent similar incidents. BGN is committed to meeting food safety standards in the MBG Program and delivering its benefits without compromising health, with the support of stakeholders to continue serving effectively in the future.
BGN Suspends Nutrition Service Operations in East Nusa Tenggara
