The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Tue, 09/23/2008 10:07 AM |
Business
The Trade Ministry has identified 12 local companies allegedly
importing tainted milk from China, prompting an immediate inspection
by the Drug and Food Monitoring Agency (BPOM), the ministry has said.
Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said she received a list of the companies
Sunday and would coordinate with the BPOM to ascertain whether the
products contained melamine, an industrial chemical that can be
harmful when consumed. "The BPOM will be responsible for investigating
the products and certifying they come from safe brands," Mari said on
the sidelines of a hearing with the House of Representatives'
Commission VI for industry and trade. The former trade analyst also
said the ministry would wait for the results of the investigation
before deciding to ban milk products imported from China. More
information:
http://www.itpponline.biz/JKP230908.htm