Foodborne diseases cost Singapore at least $80.4 million every year. Beyond healthcare and reduced productivity costs, food safety lapses can erode consumer trust, strain healthcare systems, and demand more regulatory resources.
The new Safety Assurance for Food Establishments (SAFE) framework introduced by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) in January 2026 marked an important step forward in strengthening food safety.
The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) 2025 held from 3 to 6 November facilitated innovative technology showcases, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities that will drive the transformation of the agri-food sector. Here is a look at some of the key highlights!
With over 90 per cent of Singapore's food imported from overseas, maintaining our food safety standards requires constant vigilance. SFA regularly tests food samples from retail outlets as part of our Market Monitoring Programme, to keep unsafe food products off our shelves.
