Jakarta – The coordinating Minister of Food Division Zulkifli Hasan has led the RAKORTAs to discuss the acceleration of the handling of radioactive exposure to frozen export shrimp from Cikande. The chairman of the TASK Force (Task Force) handling of the Radionuclide CS-137 Radionuclide Hazard mervulability emphasized that the handling of cases was carried out in a measurable way. “The government through the task force has moved rapidly to deal with this matter through a scientific approach, according to international standards and is measured by the prioritization of food security, shrimp industry, public health and maintaining world confidence in the quality of Indonesian fishing products,” Zulkifli Hasan said in his statement, Tuesday (30/9/2025). Browse to continue the content The government focuses on ensuring that the quality of the quality of the fishery continues according to national international standards. The entire production and distribution process is performed with the principle of caution, transparency and accountability. Based on the results of the investigation, CS-137 infection occurs only in Cikande, not in the national supply chain or export. Therefore, the government has set the status of special opportunities for radionuclide CS-137 only Cikande Special Industrial Estate. In addition, prevention efforts are also performed in Tanjung Priok to prevent pollution containers. In terms of health, 1.562 workers and the community for health were checked and the results show that it does not have serious health impacts. “The government will continue to carry out strict monitoring, provide protection for affected employees and affected communities, and ensure that the national shrimp industry remains safe, healthy and competitive in the world market,” Zulhas concluded. (IDN/DHN)
Radioactive findings in Cikande, Zulhas: Shrimp industry security is preferred
