Food Safety

Tools of the trade series: Antimicrobial resistance team

As we commemorate World Antimicrobial Awareness Week this November, we speak to some of our officers working to tackle antimicrobial resistance, in this month’s #ToolsoftheTrade series.

23 Nov 2020

Tools of the trade series: Food microbiologist

In this month’s ‘Tools of the Trade’ series, we offer a glimpse into Salwah’s work – one part of our integrated system ensuring the safety of food in Singapore.

08 Oct 2020

Tools of the Trade series: Senior Scientist @ NCFS

Each day, food samples ranging from fruits and vegetables to processed food arrive at NCFS. Scientists make their way around the lab, conducting tests on these samples. All these, to ensure food safety in Singapore.

30 Jun 2020

What’s on the Table Series: Safety of Durians Edition

Have you come across rumours that durians in Singapore contain excessive pesticides and are unsafe to eat? Here, we set the record straight so you can feast on them with peace of mind.

12 Jun 2020

Tools of the Trade Series: Inspectors @ coffee shops & eating houses

You may have seen these officers with bright orange lanyards at your neighbourhood coffee shop and wondered what is it that they do. On normal days, they inspect food establishments and enforce public hygiene regulations.

27 Mar 2020