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Who has to ensure Chinese Medicinal Materials and ingredients in food are safe?
All food businesses selling food in Singapore must ensure that the food is safe for consumption.
Food businesses must ensure that Chinese Medicinal Materials added to food do not have medicinal or therapeutic properties. Food, unlike medicines, should not be used to treat or alleviate medical conditions.
Businesses must also ensure that the ingredients are safe for consumption. Businesses can refer to the ingredients that has been reviewed by the SFA to check if the ingredients used in their products are safe.
Where can I find ingredients and Chinese medicinal materials that have been reviewed by SFA?
The list of ingredients and Chinese medicinal materials are reviewed and updated based on scientific developments and new information on the safety of these ingredients. You can find them using the lists and tools below:
You can reach out to SFA via the SFA Online Feedback Form if your ingredients cannot be found in the lists or tools above.
For more information
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.
Last Updated 10 Sep 2025
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