Advocacy on Food Label Progresses

On 18 January 2018, EuroCham together with APPNIA met with Mr. Bambang Adi Winarso, Acting Secretary to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs (CMEA). Held on 18 January 2018, representatives from EuroCham and APPNIA met Mr. Bambang to discuss the Draft of Government Regulation on Food Labeling and Advertisement.

Issues that are become concern from the businesses is the prohibition to do advertising and promotions for foods intended for infants and children between age 0-3 years; and prohibition to advertised food products that have the same trade name with brands of infant formula, advance formula, and formula for growth. The CMEA confirmed that the concerns and suggestions have been considered and the policy is waiting for further approval from the related ministries.

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