Regarding public unrest regarding one of the toothbrush products containing ingredients from Bristles (sea urchin), the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) finally spoke up.

YLKI chairman, Abu Bakar Siddiq said, this problem must be taken seriously by relevant agencies such as the Health Service and BPOM to conduct an investigation of the product.

"Don't let the public be affected. If it is true that the product uses materials from sea urchins, then the product must be immediately withdrawn from circulation," he explained when confirmed via cellular by Analysisdaily.com, Friday (18/3).

Abu Bakar explained, if there is a material or product that is not halal, it is clear that it is very detrimental to the community, especially those who are Muslim.

"If this is really proven, then we will sue the product because it does not have a halal label," added Abu Bakar.

Meanwhile, the Head of Medan City Health Office, Dra. Hj. Usma Polita Nasution M.kes explained that his party will conduct research to find out whether the toothbrush contains sea urchins.

"We will coordinate with MUI and BPOM whether it is proven that it contains sea urchins, because it is MUI's capacity to declare halal or not," he explained.

If the MUI already has a response, the Medan City Health Office will dare to take a policy on the product.

"If MUI and BPOM have really stated their position, then we will take a policy," he added.