Food for Thought | Food Safety

Key Highlights from Singapore International Agri-food Week 2023

We have a look at some of the events and discussions that took place at the Singapore International Agri-food Week (SIAW) 2023.

24 Nov 2023

FHD2Hub: Advancing food safety compliance through digital innovation

Verifying the credentials of food handlers is a crucial aspect of food safety in Singapore. To improve the process, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) introduced a platform that streamlines procedures and makes it easy for licensees to upload their food handlers’ profiles. Find out how.

27 Oct 2023

A Code(x) for Safe Food

More than simply a collection of internationally adopted food standards, the Codex Alimentarius (or “food code” in Latin), plays a key role in food safety and in facilitating trade for Singapore and the world.

07 Jun 2023

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

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