The parent company that makes the popular Indomie instant noodles released a statement on Friday defending the safety of its product following reports of trace carcinogens.
Indofood (ICBP) director Tawfik Wirathmaja said in a statement, “We would like to emphasize that Indomie instant noodles are safe to consume, according to the statement issued by BPOM RI.”
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“All instant noodles manufactured by ICBP in Indonesia are processed in accordance with the Food Safety Standards of the Codex Standard for Instant Noodles and the standards set by the Indonesian National Medicines and Food Administration (“BPOM RI”). ”
“Our instant noodles have the Indonesian National Standard Certificate (SNI) and are manufactured in manufacturing facilities certified according to international standards,” the statement said.
Indonesian food brand Indofood has reiterated the safety standards it adheres to after Malaysia and Taiwan recalled special chicken-flavored noodles over concerns about the cancer-causing ingredient ethylene oxide.
Ethylene oxide is a toxic, colorless, odorless gas used to sterilize medical devices and condiments. It can play a role in getting cancer.
The Taipei Municipal Health Department recalled the products on Monday, while Malaysian authorities ordered checks at all entrances on Wednesday and ordered the recall, according to Reuters.
Indofood, one of the world’s largest instant noodle manufacturers, exports to over 90 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
The report also added that Indonesia’s food and drug agency, BPOM, said the products available in Indonesia meet safety standards and are therefore safe to consume.
Launched in 1972, the world-famous instant noodle brand gained popularity with its chicken flavor and expanded its offering to include the best-selling ‘Mie Goreng’ flavor.
Its easy preparation, affordability and variety of flavors have made it a popular snack not only in Indonesia but around the world.
with Reuters
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