| dc.description.abstract | Background: Pharmacists are an important pillar in maintaining public health
safety and ensuring that every drug and food product for the community meets
established quality standards, not only drugs but also considering the importance of
food in maintaining the health of the community. The presence of pharmacists at
the Indonesian Food and Drug Monitoring Agency plays a role in ensuring that
every food product meets established nutritional and safety standards. The presence
of pharmacists at the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration also contributes to
creating a stronger and more effective surveillance system, which supports the
government's efforts to protect the public from the risks of unsafe drug and food
products.
Objectives: To understand the main duties, functions, authorities, and
organizational structure of BPOM RI. To understand the role of pharmacists in
government in the supervision of drugs and food at BPOM RI. To understand the
main duties and functions of the Directorate of Processed Food Registration.
Method: PKPA activities were carried out on September 2-27, 2024 at the
Directorate of Processed Food Registration of BPOM RI. The methods included
material provision, observation, discussion, and direct involvement in Processed
Food Registration activities.
Results: Participants gained extensive knowledge about the role of pharmacists in
BPOM RI, specifically in the field of Processed Food Registration, where this
directorate is tasked with formulating and implementing policies, developing
norms, standards, procedures, criteria, providing technical guidance and
supervision, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and reporting in the field of
processed food registration.
Conclusion: The implementation of PKPA at BPOM RI provides prospective
pharmacists with a deep understanding of the practical role of pharmacists in
supervising and ensuring the quality of medicines and food circulating in Indonesia. | en_US |
