Jakarta, Oct. 2 -- The Indonesian government will implement three types of certification requirements in response to recent food poisoning incidents linked to the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.

Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin announced that all MBG kitchens-known as Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG)-will now be required to obtain three key certifications: the Sanitation Hygiene Eligibility and Certificate (SLHS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification, and halal certification.

"These three certifications will be complemented by additional recognition from the National Food and Drug Authority (BPOM)," Sadikin said in Jakarta on Thursday.

He added that the Ministry of Health, BPOM, and the Nati...