PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Trade has announced the recall of all Minyakita cooking oil products that fail to meet regulatory standards. This action is part of stricter enforcement measures against packaging and content violations in the subsidized cooking oil program.
During a joint press conference with the Directorate of Economic and Special Crimes at the Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri), Moga Simatupang, Director General of Consumer Protection and Trade Compliance, emphasized the government’s firm stance against non-compliant producers.
“In accordance with Minister of Trade Regulation No. 18 of 2024 on Packaged Palm Cooking Oil and the Management of Subsidized Cooking Oil, any violations will result in sanctions, including product recalls from the market,” Moga stated in an official release on Wednesday (March 12, 2025).
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The recall process will be carried out in stages. Violating producers will receive two written warnings, each with a seven-day compliance period. Failure to comply will result in further actions, including a temporary sales suspension, warehouse closures, and possible revocation of business licenses.
Beyond trade regulation breaches, manipulating product volume and labeling also violates Consumer Protection Law No. 8 of 1999. Offenders could face up to five years in prison or a maximum fine of IDR 2 billion. “This law guarantees legal protection for consumers. If a purchased product does not meet specifications, consumers have the right to request a replacement or refund,” Moga added.
Meanwhile, Brigadier General Helfi Assegaf, Director of Economic and Special Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, revealed fraudulent practices in the distribution of Minyakita, produced by PT Arya Rasa Nabati. One suspect has been arrested—the factory head, who also serves as the company’s branch manager.
Investigations found that, aside from not meeting packaging specifications, the cooking oil was also being sold above the government-mandated retail price of IDR 15,700 per liter. “We are continuing our investigation, and additional suspects may be identified in this fraudulent scheme,” Helfi stated.
These decisive actions aim to deter non-compliant businesses while safeguarding consumer rights against unfair trade practices. (P2)
