Indonesia-Substances Prohibited from Use as Food Packging

To safeguard public health and food safety, the Indonesian government has established strict regulations that limit or prohibit the use of certain substances in food packaging. These measures aim to reduce the risk that harmful substances may pose to consumer health. The banned substances are typically those that scientific research has shown may release toxic components or may react unsafely when in contact with food. The list of substances prohibited for use in food packaging in Indonesia includes certain plastics used in food contact materials, inks printed directly on the packaging, and substances found in metal food packaging, among others.