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Ensuring Safety of Seafood Products Brought In by Travellers for Personal Consumption

Debated in Parliament on 7 May 2024.

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Joan Pereira queried how the Ministry ensures the safety of seafood products brought by travellers for personal consumption.
Grace Fu explained that the Singapore Food Agency does not regulate such products for personal use and emphasised joint responsibility in food safety.
Travellers are advised to exercise caution, avoid perishable items to minimise bacterial risks, and refer to SFA’s website for permitted limits and food safety tips.

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Joan Pereira

#1

Ms Joan Pereira asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment how does the Ministry ensure that the seafood products which travellers carry to Singapore for personal consumption are not contaminated and are safe to consume.

Grace Fu Hai Yien

#2

Food safety is a joint responsibility. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) does not regulate the safety of food products carried in by travellers for their personal consumption. Travellers should exercise caution when purchasing food products overseas and be aware of the potential food safety risks associated with bringing back and consuming those food products. For example, to minimise the risk of bacteria growth that can cause food poisoning, travellers should avoid carrying perishable food products.

Travellers should refer to SFA's website for information on the permitted limits for food products carried in for personal consumption, as well as food safety tips on buying, handling and storing different types of food.

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Joan Pereira queried how the Ministry ensures the safety of seafood products brought by travellers for personal consumption.
Grace Fu explained that the Singapore Food Agency does not regulate such products for personal use and emphasised joint responsibility in food safety.
Travellers are advised to exercise caution, avoid perishable items to minimise bacterial risks, and refer to SFA’s website for permitted limits and food safety tips.

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