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Food Safety in Singapore

Food Safety in Singapore. 13 th September 2010 Russell Ewe (16) 3I2 Sit Han Yu (18) 3I2. Two-pronged approach. Regulatory Framework. Food testing and certification standards. Tests food products Export health certification for meat, fish and dairy products

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Food Safety in Singapore

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  1. Food Safety in Singapore 13th September 2010 Russell Ewe (16) 3I2 Sit Han Yu (18) 3I2

  2. Two-pronged approach

  3. Regulatory Framework Food testing and certification standards

  4. Tests food products Export health certification for meat, fish and dairy products Export certification for processed food Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority

  5. Provides education on food safety such as giving food safety tips and emphasises on the importance of food safety Food labelling refers to any descriptive material comprising words, pictures and diagrams that appear on the package of food. Provides information on the food.  Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (cont.)

  6. Conducts regular checks on food establishments (hygiene and cleanliness) Management of hawker centres Oversees the licensing, management and regulation of hawkers maintain and promote good hygiene practices and public health standards in government hawker centres. Manages the upgrading of hawker centres.  National Environment Agency

  7. Government incentives Encouraging the industry with monetary support

  8. Food Safety Programme • A joint effort by SPRING Singapore and the Restaurant Association of Singapore (abbreviated as RAS) • Encourages Singapore-based enterprises to achieve the international Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety standard

  9. Food Safety Programme (cont.) • Funds up to 50% of the capital needed to implement the standards involved, including: • Consultancy fees • Employee training • Certification cost

  10. Agro-Food & Veterinary Authority (13th April 2010) Testing of food and food products; Agro-Food & Veterinary Authority; Retrieved 9th September 2010 from: http:// www.ava.gov.sg/FoodSector/FoodTestingAndCertification/ TestingOfFoodAndFoodProd/ National Environment Agency (8th May 2010) Food Hygiene; National Environment Agency; Retrieved 9th September 2010 from: http://app2.nea.gov.sg/ topics_food_hygiene.aspx References

  11. References (cont.) • SPRING Singapore (23rd April 2010) Food Safety Programme Overview; SPRING Singapore; Retrieved 9th September 2010 from: http://www.spring.gov.sg/ EnterpriseIndustry/FM/Pages/food-safety-programme.aspx • Hong, L. (18th February 2010) Food Safety Programme to raise Singapore branding, increase export opportunities; Channel News Asia; Retrieved 9th September 2010 from: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/ stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1038314/1/.html

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