Empowering Home-Based Tofu Industries through Legal Education on Food Safety and Business Licensing
Keywords:
Home-based tofu industry, food safety law, legal education, business licensingAbstract
Home-based tofu industries constitute an important micro-enterprise sector that plays a strategic role in providing nutritious food, generating employment, and strengthening local economies. As an affordable and widely consumed source of plant-based protein, tofu has become an integral part of Indonesian food culture. However, many home-based tofu producers face persistent challenges, particularly limited legal awareness of food safety standards and inadequate business licensing. This situation creates potential non-compliance with Law Number 18 of 2012 on Food and Law Number 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection, which require business actors to ensure the safety and quality of food products.
This community service program aims to empower tofu producers through three main approaches: (1) legal education on food safety and consumer protection; (2) technical training on the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including sanitation and hygiene standards; and (3) education on business licensing procedures, such as the Business Identification Number (NIB), Home Industry Food Production Certificate (SPP-IRT), and halal certification. The activities were conducted using a participatory method involving interactive lectures, practical simulations, group discussions, and direct assistance.
The program is expected to enhance legal awareness, improve compliance with food safety regulations, promote business formalization, and strengthen consumer trust in locally produced food products, while supporting government efforts to improve the competitiveness of home-based food industries in South Jakarta
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