Category: GENERAL

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Recall of “Feng He Garden” Products Due To Preservatives Exceeding Permitted Levels And Undeclared Preservatives (SFA)

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected the presence of preservatives exceeding the standards stated in the Singapore Food Regulations in “Feng He Garden” products. In addition, there is no declaration of preservatives used on these food packaging labels. SFA has directed the importer, Feng He Garden Pte Ltd, to recall all of the implicated […]

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Detection of Acrylamide, Glycidyl Fatty Acid Esters (GE) and 3-MCPD Esters In Biscuits And Crackers (SFA)

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is aware of news reports about the detection of acrylamide, Glycidyl fatty acid esters (GE), and 3-MCPD esters in pre-packed biscuits and crackers. These compounds were described to be genotoxic carcinogens (i.e. a chemical capable of damaging DNA and causing cancer). SFA is aware of news reports about the detection […]

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Reliable Transport & Logistic Services Pte Ltd and Director Fined $20,000 and $15,000 for Illegal Import Of Food Products (SFA)

Reliable Transport & Logistic Services Pte Ltd, an importer of fresh fruits and vegetables, processed food products and food appliances, was fined $20,000 by the Court today for the illegal import of assorted food products such as meat and seafood from Indonesia. The Director of the company, Hardinizam bin Khairuddin Muhammad, was also fined $15,000 […]

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Recall of “Ceres 100% Apple Juice” Products Due To Patulin Contamination (SFA)

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) was informed by the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) of a recall of “Ceres 100% Apple Juice” products, following elevated levels of patulin detected in some batches through the manufacturer’s in-house testing. The detected levels exceed the maximum limit1 in fruit juices as stated in the Singapore Food Regulations. […]

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Koryo Trading Pte Ltd Fined S$30,000 for Illegal Operation of Unlicensed Cold Store and Illegal Import of Meat and Seafood Products (SFA)

Koryo Trading Pte Ltd, an importer of food products, was fined S$30,000 by the Court today for the operation of an unlicensed cold store and illegal import of assorted meat and seafood from Korea. 2 Officers from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) conducted an inspection at Koryo Trading Pte Ltd in February 2020 and found […]