Indonesia: Trade Ministry to revise import of wheat flour supporting materials

Published Apr 18, 2024

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The Indonesian Ministry of Trade is currently reviewing a request from the Indonesian Wheat Flour Producers Association (Aptindo) to remove import restrictions on fortifying premixes, as outlined in Minister of Trade Regulation No. 36 of 2023. Aptindo has expressed concerns over the reduced availability of these essential premixes due to the existing import regulations, which could potentially lead to a decrease in the national wheat flour supply. This situation threatens the flour industry's ability to maintain standards and ensure consumer protection. In response, the Ministry is working on revising the regulation to address this issue among other import-related concerns, following a coordination meeting at the Ministerial Level for Economic Affairs.

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The Ministry of Trade stated that it is following up on a proposal from the Indonesian Wheat Flour Producers Association (Aptindo) to exclude fortifying premixes from the regulations restricting imports of goods. Director of Imports of the Ministry of Trade Arif Sulistiyo said that his side had received a letter from Aptindo regarding the dwindling availability of fortifying premixes for the national flour industry due to the impact of changes in import regulations. “In principle, we agree and we are following up on the proposal. Later, we will include it in the revision of Minister of Trade Regulation (No.) 36,” he stated when contacted by ANTARA in Jakarta on Wednesday. “Currently, we are preparing a revision of Minister of Trade Regulation (No.) 36 of 2023,” he added. Sulistyo stated that the ministry had decided to evaluate the rules for limiting imports of goods in Minister of Trade Regulation No. 36 of 2023 concerning Import Policies and Regulations as amended by Minister of ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult