#Food Tray
President gives BGN chief an impromptu call over food trays controversy
President Prabowo Subianto gave Dadan Hindayana an impromptu telephone call on Thursday, September 19, 2025, when the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) was in the midst of a ceremony that officiated the kitchens designated for the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.
NU chapter asks govt to halt imports of cutlery items allegedly containing pork fat
Several religious organizations and domestic industry associations are urging the government to tighten oversight of imported cutlery products following laboratory findings in China indicating that some imported cutlery products use pork grease-based lubricants in their production.
Ulema council calls for review, strict monitoring of MBG program products
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued recommendations regarding the government's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, with focus on compliance with the halal standards set by the council.
BGN probes suspected pork fat in free meal trays
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN), in cooperation with several stakeholders including the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), has launched an investigation into allegations that food trays used in the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program contain pork-derived fat.
BGN defends food tray imports amid criticism from lawmakers
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) defended its decision to import food trays for the government’s free nutritious meal (MBG) program, saying domestic producers are unable to meet the demand of up to 80–89 million trays by the end of this year.
Government asked to enforce halal product assurance amid non-halal food trays issue
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called on the government’s commitment and firm stance that will ensure food products align with the Halal Product Assurance Law.
Trade minister says food tray imports could be halted if pork fat proven
Trade Minister Budi Santoso said food tray imports could be suspended if inspections confirm the use of pork-based oil in their production, a statement msde amid controversy surrounding stainless steel trays used in the government’s Free Nutrition Meals (MBG) school program.
Trade ministry proposes SNI standard for food trays amid contamination concerns
The Ministry of Trade has proposed the introduction of an Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for all food trays, both imported and domestically produced, following reports that some trays used in the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program may contain pork fat.
Religious Affairs Minister pledges corrective action over non-halal food trays issue
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has pledged immediate corrective action following reports that stainless steel trays used in the government’s Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) may contain pork-derived substances, raising concerns over halal compliance.