Republic of Indonesia Act No. 7 of 1996 concerning Food is the most comprehensive legislation governing
production, import, and distribution of foodstuff. Gradually, additional government regulations to implement the
provisions have been released, such as the latest Head of National Agency of Food and Drug Control (BPOM)regulation No. HK 00.05.23.3541 dated July 8, 2008 on The Guideline for Food Safety Assessment of
Genetically Modified Products