Apparently Safe! BPOM Releases Test Results for Syrup Drink by Kidney Failure Patients

Jakarta – The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) of the Republic of Indonesia revealed the results of tests on all samples of the syrup consumed by patients with acute kidney failure. This test has been carried out from 2-3 February 2023. The Director for Drug, Narcotics, Psychotropics and Precursor Production Supervision of BPOM, Apt … Read more

The Doctor Explains the Difference between Dengvaxia and Qdenga DHF Vaccines

TEMPO.CO, Bandung – Vaccines that are expected to ward off dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in Indonesia are currently still limited. So far, according to a pediatrician at the Central General Hospital, dr. Hasan Sadikin or RSHS BandungDjatnika Setiabudi, there are only two dengue vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM). “Everyone must … Read more

BPOM employees can be punished if they are negligent

Jakarta – Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives of the Democratic Faction, Santoso, highlighted case of acute renal failure which afflict hundreds of children due to syrups containing ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol. He said the parties who were negligent in the case, including BPOM, could be punished. “BPOM cannot be institutionally … Read more

Spicy criticism from former Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari at BPOM RI regarding ethylene glycol

Jakarta – Former Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari also spoke of ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol contamination in syrups which are believed to cause the deaths of hundreds of children from mysterious acute kidney failure. According to him, there was a government error that ultimately caused the government to ‘concede’. “There is a BPOM confession … Read more

Police investigate 2 pharmaceutical companies allegedly producing drugs that cause acute kidney failure

Jakarta – National Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) will criminalize two pharmaceutical companies that produce drugs high in ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG). Bareskrim Police Headquarters explore it. “It’s just a potential, it has yet to be explored. The problem has to be looked for,” said the Director of Specific Drug … Read more

5 Syrups contaminated with ethylene glycol, BPOM orders withdrawal

Jakarta – The Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has announced the results of the examination of a number of syrup drug samples. Consequently, there were 5 products indicated by ethylene glycol (EG) contamination above the normal threshold. However, it has been pointed out that these findings do not necessarily mean that the use … Read more

BPOM enables the dengue vaccine to get started circulating, anticipating dengue sickness

Metropolis OF BALIKPAPAN – The Food items and Drug Supervisory Company (BPOM) has granted the marketing and advertising authorization for vaccine Dengue under the name Qdenga, starting right now Friday 9 September 2022. For your facts, Qdenga is vaccine with indications in the prevention of dengue disorder brought on by the dengue virus at the … Read more

BPOM grants distribution permission, what are the efficacy and side results of the Qdenga DHF vaccine?

Loading… On Friday (9/9/2022) the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) issued a distribution allow for the dengue vaccine named Qdenga. / Photo: illustration / freepik.com JAKARTA – The Meals and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has issued a distribution permit for Vaccine from dengue termed Qdenga on Friday (9/9/2022). Qdenga vaccine is a vaccine with … Read more

Effects of Ethylene Oxide on the Body, ‘Biang Kerok’ Haagen Dazs Withdrawn by BPOM

Jakarta – Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream product was withdrawn by the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM RI) from the market after it was found that it contained ethylene oxide (EtO) with levels exceeding the limits allowed by the European Union (EU). The findings were initially identified in French ice cream products which are also … Read more

Questioning Ethylene Oxide, ‘Biang Kerok’ Haagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream Withdrawn by BPOM

Jakarta – The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) of the Republic of Indonesia has withdrawn the vanilla flavored Haagen Dazs ice cream product circulating in Indonesia. This withdrawal follows the findings of the French authorities last July 7, regarding the content of Ethylene Oxide. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and the Singapore Food … Read more