The aroma of Indonesian spices is once again penetrating the global market. Cardamom, one of Indonesia’s leading commodities known for its high value, has successfully entered the Chinese market after being certified through a series of rigorous inspections by the Jakarta Quarantine Office.
This export success also demonstrates the ability of Indonesian commodities to meet the stringent standards set by the Chinese authority, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). As the agency that regulates the flow of goods into China, the GACC implements stringent requirements for food safety, plant health, product quality, and traceability of commodities entering the country.
Cardamom is more than just an ordinary spice. In various countries, cardamom is widely used as a raw material in the food and beverage industry due to its distinctive aroma. This spice is also used in herbal products, health products, and cosmetics due to its high-value natural ingredients. Increasing global demand makes cardamom one of Indonesia’s strategic commodities.
The inspection was carried out by plant quarantine officers, Iman Mardian, a Plant Quarantine Analyst, and Ifan Novatama, a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Each stage was carried out meticulously to ensure the quantity of the commodity matched the export documents and met all the requirements of the destination country.
In addition to administrative checks, officers also conducted physical inspections and random plant health inspections (random sampling). The primary focus was on detecting live insects, mealybugs, and Quarantine Plant Pest Organisms (OPTK), which could hinder shipments, and ensuring the commodities met GACC standards.
The results were encouraging. All cardamom commodities were found to be in good condition, clean, and free of pests and diseases. Thus, the cardamom was declared export-worthy and ready to be shipped to the Chinese market.
The 25 tons of cardamom to be exported this time have an economic value of over IDR 1 billion. This figure demonstrates the potential of traditional Indonesian spices to generate foreign exchange and expand Indonesia’s footprint in the global market.
The Head of Quarantine for Jakarta, Amir Hasanuddin, emphasized that every commodity entering the international market must undergo maximum supervision. “We ensure that products leaving Indonesia are safe, healthy, and meet the standards of the destination country, including GACC regulations. This is crucial to maintaining the reputation of Indonesian commodities in the eyes of the world,” he said.
He added that this success demonstrates that Indonesian spices still hold a special place in the international market. “Cardamom is proof that Indonesia’s natural wealth can compete globally if its quality is consistently maintained,” he added.
From the inspection warehouse in Jakarta, the aroma of cardamom now carries Indonesia’s name across national borders to the global market.
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