Category: NEWS

GENERAL, NEWS

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 […]

GENERAL, NEWS

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 […]

HYGIENE, NEWS

Suspension of Licence of Teck Ee Economic Mixed Vegetable Rice & Porridge at 511 Bishan Street 13, #01-522, Singapore 570511 (SFA)

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will be suspending the licence of Teck Ee Economic Mixed Vegetable Rice & Porridge, the food stall at 511 Bishan Street 13, #01-522, Singapore 570511, under the Points Demerit System. The period of suspension is two weeks from 19/10/2021 to 01/11/2021. 2       The licensee has accumulated 12 demerit points over […]

GENERAL, NEWS

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. […]