Jakarta, Oct. 4 -- The Jakarta provincial government is requiring all kitchens under the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) program to obtain hygiene and sanitation certification (SLHS) to ensure food safety.

"If everything goes smoothly, the SLHS process will finish within two weeks," said Jakarta Health Service Head Ani Ruspitawati on Saturday.

She explained that the provincial government is working with the One-Stop Integrated Service (PTSP) to accelerate SLHS issuance for MBG kitchens, officially called Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs).

Of the 180 MBG kitchens in Jakarta, some are still undergoing the certification process.

In addition to SLHS, the government is training SPPG managers and food handlers to ensure safe meals for...