Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who chairs the Task Force, said the operation on Wednesday (Nov. 26) involved 494 cartons of shrimp belonging to PT BMS.
The products had been inspected by the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) and declared unfit for distribution.
“Our main priority is protecting public health and ensuring environmental safety from potential radiation hazards,” Nurofiq said in a statement Thursday.
Bapeten’s inspection confirmed the shrimp exceeded radiation dose rate parameters set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The government classified the products as hazardous waste to ensure proper disposal.
The destruction was carried out at a licensed hazardous waste facility using a vertical stoker incinerator operating at 800–900°C.
The site is equipped with advanced air emission controls and continuous monitoring systems to prevent environmental impact.
Ash from the incineration was encapsulated in high-density polyethylene containers and placed in a Class 1 landfill operated by PT Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industri (PT PPLI).
Nurofiq stressed that the process followed strict radiation and environmental safety protocols.
Beyond the shrimp disposal, the task force continues to tackle Cesium-137 contamination in Cikande, Banten.
Factory facilities have been decontaminated and resumed operations.
So far, 1,116.6 tons of contaminated material have been removed and placed in interim storage at PT PMT. Authorities aim to complete the decontamination process by the end of November.
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