Aflatoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain moulds that can contaminate food crops. These invisible contaminants can potentially pose health risks and present unique challenges for 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.

As Singapore celebrates SG60, SFA looks back on the nation’s journey to secure a safe and reliable food supply, built on the work of government agencies in collaboration with various stakeholders throughout Singapore’s independence. 

Food manufacturing processes can create unwanted compounds alongside desired flavours and textures. Understanding how and when these compounds form will help the industry develop practical steps to control them, ensuring food safety.