Jakarta – PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur, as the producer of Indomie products, stated that the Indomie pulled from the market in Australia is a product that was exported unofficially. There are importers in Australia who unofficially distribute the product in the Australian market.
Even though some of its products were withdrawn from the market, Corporate Secretary of PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Gideon A. Putro affirmed that Indomie can still be sold and marketed in Australia. The products that can be marketed are those that are officially exported to Australia.
“Until now, all of the Company’s instant noodle products that are officially exported to Australia can still be marketed and distributed normally by the official distributors appointed by the Company, without any product recalls or detentions by Australian authorities,” revealed Gideon in a statement on the information disclosure at the Indonesia Stock Exchange, Saturday (21/12/2024).
In connection with the recall, until now Gideon stated that there is no potential sanction from the relevant authorities in Australia directed at Indofood CBP. Gideon also confirmed that the recall incident does not have a material impact on the Company’s operational activities or financial performance.
Based on information gathered by Indofood CBP, the products recalled in Australia are Indomie Mi Goreng Rasa Rendang with expiration dates of 03/05/25 and 23/12/24, Indomie Rasa Ayam Bawang with expiration dates of 28/04/25 and 01/04/25, Indomie Rasa Soto Mie with expiration dates of 27/04/2025 and 10/04/25, and Indomie Mi Goreng Aceh with expiration dates of 25/12/24 and 03/04/25.
Well, those products, according to Gideon, are indeed only intended for the Indonesian market and not for export. On the other hand, those products have also included allergenic ingredients in their composition with bold text.
“Based on the company’s review, the above products are only intended for the Indonesian market, which has obtained a Distribution License Number (NIE) from BPOM RI and have included allergenic ingredients in their composition with bold text as required by BPOM RI Regulation No. 31 of 2018 concerning Processed Food Labels,” wrote Gideon.
Meanwhile, the instant noodle products exported by the company to Australia have the label ‘Export Product’ and use English descriptions printed directly on their packaging, including the inclusion of allergen content as required by Australian authorities.
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