PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk revealed an extensive mass media coverage related to the prohibition of Indomie in Taiwan would have serious consequences for Indonesia.
"The impact is far more serious for Indonesia. Indofood only a small part of the industry," said CBP Commissioner of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, Franciscus Welirang when contacted in Jakarta, Wednesday, October 13, 2010.
He stressed due to expanded coverage, Indonesian food products is now being examined, not only in Taiwan but also spread to other countries.
Imagine, he said, the stores that sell Indonesian food abroad affected. Indonesia is also difficult to export food products so difficult for Indonesian Workers abroad who had been eating the food.
"If Indofood is checked, we still can handle. But, what about the export of food products from small businesses," said Franky.
He said Indofood's just business. Items have also been made to meet safety standards that apply in this country in accordance with the provisions of Food and Drugs Supervisory Agency (BPOM).
In addition to Taiwan, some countries are also examined Indonesian food products, such as Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. However, the results of the examination, Malaysia and Singapore declared Indofood is safe for consumption.
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