The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has taken a major regulatory step to support Indonesias national program to control non?communicable diseases (NCDs) by strengthening nutrition information on processed food labels. On Monday, April 6, 2026, the Head of BPOM signed a draft revision of the BPOM Regulation on Nutritional Information on Processed Food Labels, introducing provisions for Nutri?Level front?of?pack nutrition labeling (FOPNL).
The revised draft regulation formally incorporates Nutri?Level, a new nutrition labeling system designed to help consumers make healthier food choices by clearly indicating the levels of sugar, salt, and fat (GGL) in processed food products. Excessive intake of these nutrients has been identified as a key contributor to the rising burden of NCDs in Indonesia.
Nutri?Level System Explained
Under the proposed regulation, Nutri?Level categorizes processed foods into four levels (A to D) based on their GGL content, supported by color?coded indicators for easy understanding:
A Dark Green: Lower GGL content
B Light Green: Low GGL content
C Yellow: Should be consumed wisely
D Red: Consumption should be limited according to individual needs or health conditions
With the Nutri?Level labeling, it is hoped that public awareness in choosing healthier products will increase, the Head of BPOM stated following the signing of the draft regulation at the BPOM Office.
BPOM emphasized that the Nutri?Level policy does not prohibit the consumption of processed foods. Instead, it serves as a simple and practical guide to help consumers compare products and identify healthier options more easily.
The agency also clarified that the regulation is not intended to restrict businesses from producing or distributing processed foods. On the contrary, BPOM hopes the policy will encourage innovation. We expect businesses to see this as an opportunity to become pioneers in driving a trend toward healthier processed food consumption, the Head of BPOM explained.
The revised regulation was developed in accordance with Good Regulatory Practices (GRP) and underwent public consultations involving a wide range of stakeholders, including ministries and government institutions, professional and community organizations, business actors, and industry associations.
Following its signing, the draft regulation will enter the harmonization phase, during which the substance of the draft will be aligned with broader legislative frameworks before final adoption.
Phased and Voluntary Implementation
The implementation of Nutri?Level labeling will be carried out in stages, with beverage products designated as the initial category. The policy will begin on a voluntary basis, accompanied by a transition period to give businesses sufficient time to adapt before the labeling potentially becomes mandatory.
BPOM reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing evaluation and stakeholder feedback, ensuring that Nutri?Level implementation remains proportional, effective, and beneficial for consumers while also considering the needs of businesses as strategic partners in creating a healthier food environment.
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