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SFA adopts a science-based approach in regulating food colourings

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09 Jun 2025

We refer to the letter by Ang Chiew Leng, “Look into reviewing food dyes used in Singapore” (ST, May 20).

Synthetic colouring compounds allowed for use in food in Singapore must first be assessed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to be safe for consumption.

SFA adopts a science-based risk management approach that is consistent with international standards to ensure food safety.

When assessing the safety of synthetic food colourings, SFA takes reference from the assessments by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).

Where JECFA assessments are not available, SFA will take into consideration relevant published scientific information such as toxicity studies as well as evaluations conducted by major developed countries.

SFA reviews our food safety standards from time to time, closely monitors for new scientific evidence and engages other regulators on the impact of synthetic food colourings on human health. More information on the safety of food additives and food colourings can be found on SFA’s website: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-safety-tips/food-risk-concerns/risk-at-a-glance/food-additives-are-they-safe and https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-safety-tips/food-risk-concerns/risk-at-a-glance/safety-of-food-colourings.  

Joanne Chan Sheot Harn (Associate Professor)
Centre Director
National Centre for Food Science

Singapore Food Agency

 

 

Forum reply - 9 June 2025

Forum letter by Ang Chiew Leng - 20 May 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

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