Frozen foods, such as nuggets, meatballs, and sausages, are processed foods that are frozen and must be kept at -18°C throughout their distribution and storage to remain safe and edible. According to Law Number 18 of 2012 on Food and Government Regulation Number 86 of 2019 on Food Safety, all processed foods sold must have a distribution permit. This ensures that food management is thorough from production to sale, including safety, quality, and nutrition, guaranteeing that the products on the market meet the safety standards set by the authorities.Therefore, to ensure widespread acceptance and compliance with safety standards, business operators must obtain permits from the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM).
The following types of processed foods, including frozen foods, must have a distribution permit from BPOM:
- Foods with Added Nutrients: Such as special foods for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, and processed foods that claim to be rich in vitamins or minerals.
- Processed Foods Requiring Indonesian National Standards (SNI): Including iodized salt, wheat flour, cocoa powder, bottled drinking water, white crystal sugar, and canned fish.
- Government Program Foods: Foods intended for government initiatives.
- Foods for Market Testing: Products meant for market testing.
- Foods with Additives (BTP): Products containing specific food additives
However, certain frozen foods do not require a distribution permit from BPOM:
- Shelf Life Less Than Seven Days: Products that have a shelf life of less than seven days when frozen and are made to order.
- Used as Raw Materials: Products intended to be further processed and not sold directly to consumers.
- Packaged and Sold Directly: Products packaged and sold directly in front of the buyer in small quantities based on consumer requests.
- Ready-to-Eat Foods: Processed foods that are ready to eat and can be temporarily stored at frozen temperatures.
