Malang, East Java, Oct. 26 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) reiterated the importance of strict compliance with food safety standards by all nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs)-the designated kitchens for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program-to prevent poisoning.

"We have already established non-negotiable standard operating procedures, including a requirement for kitchens to use only gallon-packaged water in cooking to ensure hygiene," BGN Deputy Head Sony Sanjaya stated in Malang City, East Java, on Sunday.

Highlighting hygiene standards, he noted that all SPPGs are required not only to wash but also to sterilize food trays after use.

Sanjaya noted that BGN had partnered with a chef association to provide mentoring f...