Food Agency to Revise Rice Quality Standards, Premium Rice Label to Be Removed? The government has decided to simplify the rice quality classes.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The National Food Agency (NFA) is set to make a breakthrough regarding the transformation of rice quality standards and the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of rice. NFA Head, Arief Prasetyo Adi, assured that they are in the process of maturing various alternatives available. The NFA, he revealed, is collaborating with several related parties for this purpose. The agency is absorbing inputs and perspectives from all lines to ensure that the policy will be comprehensive, meticulous, and mature for implementation. "So we will provide the best alternatives, of course. Then this will be made into a Body Regulation and enacted, after which it will be executed. There will also be a transition period. Clearly, this order is prepared to address the challenges of today," said Arief in Jakarta, quoted on Wednesday (30/7/2025). He explained that in recent days, his side has been discussing with business actors and Ministries/Agencies to get the best regarding rice ...