Archive · 4 Oct 2025
USFDA Issues New Rules for Indonesian Shrimp and Spices
The U.S. FDA is making sure Indonesian shrimp and spices are safe to eat.
They found some with a radioactive substance called Caesium 137, which can be dangerous.
This substance usually comes from nuclear events like accidents or testing.
Because of this, the FDA is requiring special checks for Indonesian products.
Companies on a 'red list' must prove their products are safe.
Others on a 'yellow list' need certifications from the Indonesian government.
This is to protect people in the U.S. from eating contaminated food.
The FDA announced new import certification requirements for shrimp and spices from Indonesia.
The certification is due to the detection of radioactive contamination.
Affected products from certain Indonesian regions will be subject to the new rules.
Companies on the 'red list' must verify control of Caesium 137.
The implementation date is October 31, 2025.
- Who
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- What
- Announced new import certification requirements for shrimp and spices from Indonesia.
- When
- October 4, 2025
- Where
- Indonesia and United States.
- Why
- Due to detected radioactive contamination (Caesium 137).
- Agency
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Affected Products
- Shrimp and Spices
- Reason
- Radioactive Contamination
- Contaminant
- Caesium 137
- Implementation Date
- October 31, 2025
- Affected Region
- Certain regions of Indonesia