#Cesium-137
Indonesia’s shrimp and clove export scare traced to domestic radioactive source: Ministry
The Indonesian government has refuted earlier claims that radioactive contamination in exported shrimp and cloves originated from imported scrap metal, suggesting that the Cesium-137 radiation detected at the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate (KIMC) in Banten came from domestic sources, not foreign imports.
Strengthened due diligence in steel industry supply chains sought after Cesium-137 contamination case
Environment and energy watchdog, the Ecological Action and People's Emancipation (AEER), has called for a stronger commitment to regulatory due diligence, better waste management oversight, and improvements in the steel sector following a significant incident of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination at PT Peter Metal Technology (PMT) in Cikande, Banten.
“Special Radiation Emergency” announced after Cs-137 contamination in Banten
The government has declared a special radiation emergency following the discovery of radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp exports traced to cesium-137 (Cs-137) in the Modern Industrial Estate, Cikande, Serang, Banten Province.