"We will evaluate everything," Minister Budi Santoso stated in Jakarta on Friday.
He mentioned that he had previously met with Minyakita repackers—businesses that repackage cooking oil. Based on these meetings, he noted that not all were engaging in unethical practices.
The ministry also received input from the repackers and plans to introduce new regulations addressing their role in the supply chain, he added.
Santoso said supervision will continue to be enforced and tightened, especially ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebration.
The ministry will also conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on findings and field supervision to ensure that future policies related to Minyakita do not negatively impact producers, distributors, retailers, or consumers.
"All of this will serve as reference material and input for policymaking related to distribution and other aspects of Minyakita," Santoso remarked.
The Chairman of the Indonesian Ombudsman, Mokhamad Najih, stated that they had conducted random tests on Minyakita in several provinces to provide recommendations for improving public protection.
"The input, suggestions for improvement, and steps taken can be further implemented to enhance public protection and properly resolve this issue," he said.
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Trade reported that 106 businesses, including distributors and repackers, had violated Minyakita's packaging regulations.
As a result, the ministry has imposed sanctions, issued warnings, and initiated product withdrawals from circulation to be repacked and redistributed in compliance with packaging size regulations.
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Editor: Anton Santoso
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