Nutritional values ​​rapid test and HACCP in MBG Kitchen Extraordinary breakthrough

Jakarta – Nutritionist of the Association of Indonesian Nutritionists (Persagi) Marudut Sitompul praised the steps taken by the National Police Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) or the National Police Free Nutritious Food Kitchen (MBG) that conducted rapid food safety tests to serve the MBG program menu. According to him, the application of rapid tests and hazard analysis of critical counterpoints (HACCP) or hazard analysis in the MBG kitchen is an extraordinary breakthrough. “Therefore, there is a food safety system management approach, food safety management system, namely hazard analysis of critical counterpoints (HACCP) or hazard analysis and control of critical points that must be implemented,” said Marudut Sitompul in an MBG discussion on Thursday (16/10/2025) in the Kebayoran Baru area, South Jakarta. PAGE TO CONTINUE CONTENT Marudut explains how to apply it using organoleptic agents or to assess and test a material using the five senses, for example smell, sight, touch. This early detection can minimize wasted material. “We see in SNI that the quality of a product is seen from an organoleptic or subjective perspective. This means that if it is implemented, the hazard plan already exists, and what is implemented is because it is carried out continuously, it must be audited and must also be monitored so that the hazards that are carried out are on track,” he explained. According to him, this can be done not only by nutritionists, but also by SPPG officers in the field. So that when this detection is carried out, problematic food ingredients can be replaced immediately before processing. Photo: Discussion by the Association of Indonesian Nutritionists (Persagi) on free nutritious food (Taufiq Syarifuddin/detikcom) “If it is bad, replace the raw material with another. So it is fast, it will not be possible for the target group not to get food,” he added. The next phase is a risk analysis for the beneficiaries. Officers in the field record raw materials suitable for service. According to him, the raw materials provided for high school students and PAUD or Kindergarten will be different. “It is therefore impossible that in the future PAUD will get, for example, hard food or something like that that might not be suitable for him,” he said. He emphasized that the combination of rapid tests with hazard analysis can improve the presentation of MBG. According to him, it would be a good thing to continue the program. “This is what I said, if the danger is implemented on the track, then with a quick test and a combination with this, an extraordinary breakthrough can be achieved,” he added. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Dadan Hindayana, head of the National Food Agency (BGN), said that all Food Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) will provide rapid test kits to prevent cases of poisoning. Dadan said this step was taken after the absence of SPPG cases under the protection of the National Police. “Firstly, all the buildings built by the National Police are of a good standard. Then secondly, they conduct quick tests before the food is distributed,” said Dadan Hindayana at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Central Jakarta on Wednesday (1/10/2025). Dadan said, based on the President’s instructions, SPPG kitchens would later be equipped with rapid tests. “The president’s instructions are that everyone will do something like this,” he said. MBG kitchens are therefore also required to have a number of certificates. Apart from the Hygiene and Sanitation Certificate (SLHS), every MBG kitchen must also have a HACCP certificate and a halal certificate. “We are also solving the certification issue. So the SPPG minimum standard. We also agreed that BGN will require appropriate hygiene and sanitation certification from the Ministry of Health. Then there is a HACCP process for the process, especially with regard to nutritional standards and risk management,” explained Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin in a press conference at his office, South Jakarta, Thursday (02/250,/Thursday). He said that this certification process will be complemented by recognition from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM). (isa/dhn)