Indonesia has halted all scrap metal imports following the discovery of cesium‑137 contamination linked to steel recycling operations in Banten Province, according to an industry report published Thursday, October 16, 2025. Authorities found traces of radioactivity in metal waste at a warehouse in the Cikande Industrial Estate that was reportedly associated with imported scrap used by PT Peter Metal Technology (PMT). The case has been elevated to a criminal investigation overseen by the national police. The government said no new import permits will be issued until enhanced safety standards are in place at domestic smelters. Facilities will be required to install a dual foreign material exclusion (FME) system, radiation entry monitors, and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) to ensure compliance with radiation‑safety protocols before imports can resume. Officials did not provide a specific timeline for reinstating permits or quantify the volume of scrap shipments affected. The measures apply nationwide and cover all categories of imported scrap metal used as feedstock by Indonesian steel and metals producers. The announcement did not detail any product recalls or downstream supply disruptions, but the immediate suspension affects importers and mills reliant on foreign scrap.