Iodised salt production in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has been revitalised through an initiative by the Mahyra Utama Sejahtera Cooperative (MUSE) from East Java, an SME supported by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). MUSE, with GAIN's support, has developed various strategies to strengthen and ensure a stable supply chain for local iodised salt, sourced from quality local raw materials.
This has been achieved through strong collaboration with local policymakers in NTT, including the Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (BAPPERIDA), the Department of Industry and Trade, the Provincial Health Office, the Cooperative and SMEs Office, and the Indonesia Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM).
Concrete actions include identifying and mapping salt producers, advocating for policies, enhancing iodisation capacity (adding iodine to salt), and titration (testing iodine content in salt) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale producers. The strengthening of local iodised salt production has been formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SMEs and the Provincial Health Office, as well as the NTT Provincial Industry and Trade Office.
This project is a vital step toward ensuring better public health outcomes in NTT by reducing iodine deficiency, improving nutrition, and supporting the local economy. Let’s support MUSE’s initiative for healthier diets in Indonesia.
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