Singapore currently does not permit the import and sale of insects as food for human consumption. Presently, only animal feed can contain insects, which is subject to restrictions under the Feeding Stuffs Act. After examining the regulatory position for insects and insect products, the Singapore Food Agency (“SFA“) proposes allowing the import, local farming and processing of insects and insect products for human consumption and animal feed, subject to specific conditions and requirements. SFA is conducting a consultation exercise to obtain feedback on the following proposed conditions and requirements:
- Import conditions, for insect and insect products for human consumption and animal feed imported into Singapore;
- Additional pre-licensing requirements, for local insect farming for human consumption and animal feed; and
- Additional pre-licensing requirements, for processing of insects for human consumption.
This Update provides an overview of SFA’s key proposed conditions and requirements. Feedback should be submitted to SFA before 6 p.m., 4 December 2022.
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