Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is requiring quarterly monitoring of domestic wastewater from kitchens participating in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to safeguard public health and environmental sustainability.
Wastewater Management Under the MBG Program
BGN Regulation Number 1 of 2026 mandates that each free meal kitchen – officially designated a Nutritious Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) – properly manage domestic wastewater generated during food preparation activities.
“Wastewater management is a crucial part of the MBG system. It’s not just about nutritious food, but also about maintaining hygiene and ensuring the entire process doesn’t pollute the environment,” said BGN Head Dadan Hindayana.
The domestic wastewater produced by the MBG program is categorized into two types: non-toilet waste and toilet waste, both originating from kitchen operations.
Participating kitchens have two options for managing this wastewater: independent treatment using existing facilities or collaboration with a qualified third-party wastewater treatment provider.
Treated wastewater can be safely disposed of or reused, provided it adheres to all applicable laws and regulations. If disposal is chosen, kitchens must ensure the process is controlled and safe, including the proper operation and maintenance of treatment plants and ensuring smooth flow into drainage channels without causing pollution.
The BGN also requires kitchens to have the necessary facilities and infrastructure, such as wastewater treatment installations and temporary storage areas for waste awaiting further processing.
“We want MBG to be a clean, healthy, and responsible program. From the food consumed to the waste generated, everything must be managed properly,” Hindayana stated.
The BGN is collaborating with various entities for supervision, including the ministry responsible for environmental affairs, government agencies in the food sector, and local governments. Guidance and oversight will be provided through regular monitoring, evaluation, and technical assistance to implementers.
The agency aims to strengthen monitoring to make the MBG Program more orderly, hygienic, and environmentally friendly, while also reducing food waste and minimizing negative environmental impacts.
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