Balai Besar Pengujian Mutu dan Sertifikasi Obat Hewan

Can you imagine a place where animal medicines are put to the test? Right here at the Balai Besar Pengujian Mutu dan Sertifikasi Obat Hewan, that’s exactly what happens. This institution, under the Directorate General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of animal medications in Indonesia. The Balai Besar Pengujian Mutu dan Sertifikasi Obat Hewan wasn’t always here. It was established as part of the ATA-297 Project (Agriculture Technical Assistance 297), a collaborative effort between the Indonesian and Japanese governments through JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). The official opening of the building took place on August 2, 1985, by the Minister of Agriculture, Ir. Achmad Affandi. The Balai Besar Pengujian Mutu dan Sertifikasi Obat Hewan undertakes a variety of critical tasks. These include quality testing, certification, analysis, and monitoring of animal medicines. The institution is also responsible for 18 functions as outlined in Article 16 of the Ministerial Decree. Three main labs support these functions: Bacteriology, Virology, and Pharmaceutical & Premix Testing. Additional support comes from units like the Supply Centre, Experimental Animals and Waste Management Unit, and a Pathology & BSL 3 Unit. The Balai Besar Pengujian Mutu dan Sertifikasi Obat Hewan’s organization is quite structured. It’s headed by a Balai Chief and comprises several key working groups. These groups include the Technical Service Substance Group, the Certification, Quality Testing and Cooperation Service Substance Group, and the General Affairs Section. Within these groups, you’ll find specialized teams dedicated to testing services, animal experiments and waste, certification and cooperation, quality development, planning and finance, human resources, and general administration and asset management. The Balai Besar Pengujian Mutu dan Sertifikasi Obat Hewan’s commitment to excellence was recognized in 2020 when it received the award for Best SPIP Implementation among Technical Implementation Units. This recognition highlights their dedication to ensuring the quality and safety of animal medicines.