Singapore: Insects and new food imports must apply for pre-market approval

If unapproved insect foods such as crickets, silkworm chrysalis, grasshoppers, and other new foods are to be imported into Singapore, or processed or cultured locally, food companies must apply for pre-market approval from the government and must also meet the following requirements: Additional regulatory requirements to further safeguard consumer safety while strengthening our country's ability to respond to food supply disruptions. The Singapore Food Agency issued a statement on Friday (March 15) announcing that from now until June, the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment and the Food Agency will phase in the proposed Food Safety and Security Bill (Food Safety and Security Bill). Launch public consultation. The above provisions are part of the measures in the bill. The first public consultation will focus on novel foods, genetically modified foods, and specific foods such as insects and insect-based products that have not yet been approved. The new bill will set out ...