IPMI Institute Serves as Academic Strategic Partner for National Workshop on Advancing Indonesia’s Food Regulatory System

IPMI Institute proudly served as the Host and Academic & Knowledge Partner for the One-Day National Workshop on Advancing Indonesia’s Food Regulatory System, held on 1 September 2026 in Jakarta.

The strategic workshop was convened as part of the Pre-WNPG XII Strategic Initiative, under the theme:

“Enabling Consumer Protection, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Agri-Food Competitiveness Through Innovation-Ready Food Regulation.”

The forum gathered senior government leaders, regulators, international experts, academia, and industry stakeholders to accelerate Indonesia’s transition toward a science-based, risk-informed, transparent, and innovation-ready food regulatory system.

The workshop was officially opened by Indonesia’s key national leaders:

• Prof. Dr. Ir. Rachmat Pambudy, M.S.
  Minister for National Development Planning / Head of Bappenas
• Prof. Dr. Taruna Ikrar, M.Biomed., Ph.D.
  Head of Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM RI)
• Prof. Ir. M. Aman Wirakartakusumah, M.Sc., Ph.D.
  Rector of IPMI Institute

Keynote Highlights and Quotations

“Food regulatory modernization is not only about control, but about enabling trust, innovation, and national competitiveness through science-based governance.”
— Prof. Dr. Taruna Ikrar, Head of BPOM RI

The Head of BPOM emphasized that Indonesia’s regulatory transformation must balance strong consumer protection with innovation readiness, ensuring that regulatory systems evolve alongside scientific and technological advancement.

“A strong food regulatory system is a strategic infrastructure for national development—connecting food safety, nutrition, innovation, and economic transformation.”
— Prof. Dr. Ir. Rachmat Pambudy, Minister of National Development Planning / Head of Bappenas

In his opening address, the Minister highlighted that food regulation plays a central role in Indonesia’s long-term development agenda, particularly in strengthening food security, public health, and economic competitiveness.

“As an academic institution, IPMI is committed to bridging science, policy, and practice to support Indonesia’s journey toward a more innovative and globally competitive food system.”
– Prof. Ir. M. Aman Wirakartakusumah, Rector of IPMI Institute

The Rector reaffirmed IPMI’s role in advancing policy-relevant academic engagement, particularly in supporting regulatory science, leadership development, and cross-sector collaboration.

International Keynote Perspectives

The workshop also featured distinguished international speakers who shared global perspectives on regulatory science and innovation-ready governance.

“Innovation in food systems requires regulatory frameworks that are science-driven, agile, and capable of keeping pace with emerging technologies while ensuring safety and public trust.”
– Prof. William Chen, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

Prof. Chen highlighted Singapore’s integrated approach to food innovation, where research, regulation, and industry collaboration are developed in parallel to support future-ready food systems.

“Regulatory science is the backbone of modern food systems. It is what transforms data and evidence into decisions that protect consumers while enabling innovation and trade.”
– Prof. Samuel Godefroy, President of Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS)

Prof. Godefroy emphasized the importance of strengthening regulatory science capacity, international benchmarking, and evidence-based governance as foundations for global competitiveness.

IPMI Institute as Academic and Knowledge Partner

As Host Institution and Academic & Knowledge Partner, IPMI Institute played a central role in facilitating dialogue between government, regulators, academia, and international organizations.

This role reflects IPMI’s commitment to:

• Strengthening evidence-based policy ecosystems
• Advancing regulatory science capacity in Indonesia
• Bridging academia, government, and industry
• Supporting innovation-driven governance and leadership

Through this engagement, IPMI continues to position itself as a strategic academic partner in Indonesia’s policy and innovation ecosystem.

Strengthening Indonesia’s Food Regulatory Ecosystem

The workshop convened 87 participants from across Indonesia’s food regulatory landscape, including:

• Government ministries and regulatory agencies
• Academic and research institutions
• Food industry and private sector stakeholders
• International development organizations

Key institutions included Bappenas, BPOM, National Food Agency, BPJPH, BRIN, universities, and global partners.

Key Strategic Discussion Areas

The workshop focused on strengthening Indonesia’s food regulatory system through:

1. Science- and Risk-Based Regulation

Strengthening evidence-based decision-making aligned with international Codex standards.

2. Regulatory Coordination and Governance

Improving cross-institutional coordination to reduce fragmentation and enhance policy coherence.

3. Innovation-Ready Regulatory Pathways

Developing predictable and transparent approval systems for food innovation and industry development.

4. Regulatory Science Capacity Building

Strengthening laboratories, expert networks, and data systems for exposure and risk assessment.

5. Global Alignment and International Cooperation

Enhancing Indonesia’s engagement in Codex and global regulatory science ecosystems.

Towards a Future-Ready Food System

The workshop reaffirmed that food regulation is not only a public protection mechanism, but also a strategic enabler of:

• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Food and nutrition security
• Industrial competitiveness
• Sustainable economic development

The outcomes are expected to contribute to Indonesia’s broader policy direction under the WNPG XII framework and future regulatory modernization initiatives.

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