[Malang, June 24, 2026] — Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) actively participated as a speaker in the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Retort Technology Downstreaming Scheme, aimed at improving the safety, sterilization effectiveness, and regulatory compliance of commercial halal sterilized food products. The event took place on June 24, 2026, at Hotel Aria Gajayana, Malang, and brought together academics, researchers, the food industry, and processed food MSMEs.
The FGD covered in-depth discussions on:
ITS was represented by Prof. Setiyo Gunawan, S.T., Ph.D., IPM, Head of the ITS Halal Study Center, who delivered material on regulatory requirements for halal food product processes using retort technology. This session is crucial to ensure that MSMEs and processed food industries can produce products that are safe, halal, and compliant with national legal standards.
The FGD also featured speakers from other institutions, including:
The event was interactive, emphasizing strategies for downstreaming retort technology so that commercial sterilized products can be stored longer, remain microbiologically safe, and meet halal standards from raw materials to distribution. The results of the FGD are expected to serve as a foundation for developing modified retort technology that is safe, legal, and relevant for MSMEs in the processed food sector.
Through this FGD, ITS reaffirms its commitment to supporting the national halal industry ecosystem, strengthening food safety literacy, and opening opportunities for research collaboration and sustainable food technology implementation for MSMEs and the broader food industry across Indonesia.
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