The The Role of Indonesian Animal Quarantine Procedures in Supporting Sustainable Event/Exhibition Management

Abstract

The organization of international pet exhibitions presents significant challenges related to public health, animal welfare, and event sustainability. Without strict quarantine procedures, the risk of spreading Animal Quarantine Diseases (in Indonesia regulation known as Hama dan Penyakit Hewan Karantina/HPHK) may threaten ecosystems, undermine event reputation, and erode stakeholder trust. Within the framework of green exhibitions and sustainable event management, animal quarantine is not merely a risk-control mechanism but also an ethical instrument that supports the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. This study aims to explain how animal quarantine procedures in Indonesia can be integrated into sustainable exhibition standards. The research design employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with the Indonesian Quarantine Agency at Tanjung Priok and Banten. Data were collected through direct observation and interviews with quarantine agency and examined thematically to identify procedural stages and their relevance to sustainability principles. The findings reveal that quarantine procedures in Indonesia encompass document preparation, physical examination, isolation with clinical and laboratory monitoring, and final stages including release, rejection, or destruction. These procedures contribute to green exhibitions by ensuring public health protection, safeguarding animal welfare, promoting digital administrative efficiency, and reinforcing compliance with international regulations. The implications of this research highlight that integrating animal quarantine into sustainable exhibition standards provides practical guidelines for exhibition organizers in Indonesia, while strengthening Indonesia’s position as a responsible and sustainable host within the global MICE industry.