BGN Suspends Nutrition Service in East Nusa Tenggara

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has decided to temporarily halt the operations of its Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) due to the discovery of substandard food in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program. Redy Hendra Gunawan, Special Staff to the BGN, announced that the affected SPPG units will remain closed until a full investigation is completed and the MBG food samples are thoroughly tested in the laboratory. BGN is working closely with independent institutions, local health, and education departments to determine the cause of the issue while ensuring the well-being of the affected students. They have expressed their sincerest apologies to the students, parents, schools, and all parties impacted by the incident. Emphasizing their zero-tolerance policy for any negligence in the procurement and distribution of MBG meals, BGN is prioritizing the health and safety of all beneficiaries. The agency is actively collaborating with local government authorities to ensure a swift and effective response on the ground. They are implementing corrective actions such as enhancing partner screening, improving hygiene standards, monitoring food quality, and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent such incidents in the future. Redy concluded by reaffirming BGN’s commitment to upholding food safety standards in the MBG Program and delivering its benefits without compromising health, with the support and vigilance of all stakeholders.

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