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Acrylamide in food: What you need to know
Acrylamide in food: What you need to know

Did you know that a type of chemical known as acrylamide is formed when some foods are cooked at high temperatures? The longer and hotter the cooking process, the more acrylamide can be formed. What is acrylamide, and what can you do to reduce the risk of acrylamide in food?

12 May 2023
Safeguarding Food Safety Through Food Recalls
Safeguarding Food Safety Through Food Recalls
Food can be contaminated anywhere along the supply chain, from the time it is produced to the time it is consumed. When certain food products are found to be unsafe for consumption, together with the industry, Singapore is ready to act.
21 Mar 2023
Ramping Up Singapore's Food Testing Capabilities
Ramping Up Singapore's Food Testing Capabilities

As Singapore’s food safety approach is based on risk and science, ensuring comprehensive, resilient and trustworthy food testing capabilities is critical. 

31 Jan 2023
Food Safety on the Go
Food Safety on the Go

The Mobile Lab is the newest addition to SFA’s testing and diagnostic arsenal. This multipurpose vehicle allows SFA officers to respond quickly to food safety emergencies and foodborne outbreaks at short notice.

16 Dec 2022
Is rice with weevils safe to eat?
Is rice with weevils safe to eat?

Found weevils in your rice stock? Here’s why there’s no reason to panic – and how good handling and storage practices can help manage such pests.

29 Nov 2022
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