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SFA adopts a science-based approach to assess the food safety risks and ensure that food is safe for consumption. Travellers can bring back food products from overseas strictly for their personal consumption, subject to the following rules and limits below.
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment introduced the Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) for First Reading in Parliament on 12 November 2024. When implemented, the FSSB, includes provisions for consumers to have greater flexibility on the quantity of food brought in for private consumption.
As the FSSB is not yet in force, the current rules and limits on quantity of food brought in for private consumption will continue to apply. More details will be shared when ready.
Meat
The table below shows the types of meat products, the approved sources and limits allowed. Meat products include all forms of food products containing meat.
| Product | Approved Sources | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Uruguay, USA | 5kg |
| Mutton | Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Uruguay, United Kingdom, USA | |
| Pork | Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA | |
| Poultry | Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom |
Fish
The table below shows the types of fish and seafood products, the approved sources and limits allowed.
| Product | Approved Sources | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen cooked crabmeat and frozen cooked prawn meat | All countries/regions | 5kg (out of which a maximum of only 2kg of frozen cooked crabmeat and frozen cooked prawn meat) |
| Live or frozen oysters | Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, New Zealand, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA | |
Fish products such as live fish, fish fillets, canned tuna, and dried fish | All countries/regions |
Fruits & Vegetables
Travellers can bring in all fruits and vegetables from any country/region based on the limit indicated below.
| Product | Approved Sources | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| All fruits and vegetables | All countries/regions | A small, reasonable quantity (i.e. hand-carry size) for personal consumption |
Eggs
The table below shows the types of eggs, the approved sources and limits allowed. Travellers are not allowed to bring in egg products that are not listed in the table (e.g. free-range and processed eggs).
| Product | Approved Sources | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Shell eggs | Australia, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia (West), The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Korea, Thailand, Ukraine, USA | 30 eggs |
Processed Food
The table below shows the processed food products and the limit allowed.
| Product | Approved Sources | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaned dried bird's nest | All countries/regions | 1kg with no restriction on the total value |
All other processed food that is not meat, fish, eggs, or fruits and vegetables For example, biscuits, ice cream, jam, kimchi, milk, mooncakes, nuts, and wine. | All countries/regions | The combined weight of all items should not exceed 5kg or 5 litres and the total value should not exceed $100 per traveller |
- Always check this webpage before deciding to buy any food products to bring back to Singapore. SFA reviews the approved sources and food products from time to time.
- The limit for all processed food is 5kg/5 litres in total per traveller.
- If you wish to bring back more than the limit allowed per traveller, you should apply for an import licence and permit as detailed in the Process for Larger Quantities of Food Detained.
- Check out the General Rule to Bring Food into Singapore (Non-commercial) to get some tips and avoid the common pitfalls made by travellers bringing food back.
For more information
You can contact us through the SFA Online Feedback Form.
Last Updated 15 Nov 2024
Related Pages
Process for Larger Quantities of Food Detained
What You Need to Know for Import of Food for Commercial Sale
Businesses that Need Licence / Permit / Registration for Import / Export
Application Process & Fees for Licence / Permit / Registration for Import / Export
