Medan, October 21, 2026 — Lecturers from the Aquatic Resources Management (MSP) Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), participated in the Supervision of Domestic Centers and Markets for the Provision of Healthy Fish-Based Food in the Medan City Area, conducted by BPPMHKP Medan II. This activity was carried out on October 20–21, 2026, involving several relevant agencies as a form of synergy to ensure the quality, safety, and suitability of fishery products circulating in the community.
This market inspection was conducted by the Agency for Quality Control and Supervision of Marine and Fishery Products Medan II, carried out by Mr. Toibullah Siregar, Perdana Ginting, and Robert Simanjuntak. During its implementation, this activity also involved academic representatives from the MSP Study Program at USU, namely Mr. Harya Bimasuci, S.Kel., M.Sc., and Mr. Atmadinata Aviantara, S.Pi., M.Tr.Pi.
Inspections were conducted across four locations: Medan Deli Market, Berastagi Supermarket Cemara, TPI Cemara Market, and TPI Belawan Market. These four locations served as monitoring targets to support supervision over the circulation of marine and fishery products, particularly regarding product quality and food safety for the community.
The activity was also attended by representatives from the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Service of North Sumatra Province, the Food Security, Agriculture, and Fisheries Service of Medan City, the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BBPOM) Medan, as well as the Marine and Fisheries Resources Surveillance (PSDKP) Belawan. The involvement of these various agencies reflects the importance of cross-sectoral coordination in strengthening fishery product supervision, ranging from landing and marketing sites to consumers.
The participation of MSP USU lecturers in this activity represents one form of higher education involvement in supporting the application of science in society. Collaboration between academics and government agencies is expected to strengthen efforts to increase awareness regarding the importance of fishery product quality and safety, while encouraging handling and marketing practices for fishery products that comply with applicable regulations.
Through this market inspection activity, quality control of marine and fishery products is expected to become increasingly optimal so that the community obtains quality, safe, and suitable fishery products. Additionally, this activity stands as a shared commitment to maintaining consumer trust and supporting the sustainability of the marine and fisheries sector.
This activity aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) through support for access to safe and quality food; SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through efforts to protect public health from food risks that do not meet safety requirements; SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through strengthening quality control and safety of fishery products; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaboration between higher education institutions and various government agencies.
With this synergy, MSP USU continues to support the strengthening of responsible aquatic resources and fisheries governance, while contributing to realizing a safe, quality, and sustainable food system for the community.