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About 860 kg of illegally imported fresh vegetables seized

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23 Jan 2025

 

               The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has seized around 860 kg of fresh vegetables illegally imported from Malaysia.

2        On 22 January 2025, SFA and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) conducted a joint operation on delivery trucks which typically transport produce intended for direct distribution to retailers and importers. During the operation, ICA officers at Tuas Checkpoint noticed discrepancies in the consignment transported by a truck and referred it to SFA for further checks.

3            SFA found undeclared and under-declared vegetables such as caixin, romaine lettuce and mint leaf imported by five importers in the truck. All illegally imported produce were seized.

4             SFA is following up with further investigations and will not hesitate to take enforcement action. 


Truck drivers unloading imports for inspection.


Produce is weighed and the total weight is tallied.


All illegal imports are seized.

5        In Singapore, food imports must meet SFA’s requirements. Illegally imported produce and food products of unknown sources can pose a food safety risk. Food can only be imported by licensed importers, and every consignment must be declared and accompanied with a valid import permit.


6        Offenders who illegally import fresh fruits and vegetables shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years.

7          Safeguarding Singapore’s borders remains a top priority for ICA. ICA will continue to conduct security checks to detect and deter illegal importation attempts to keep Singapore safe. SFA will continue to safeguard food safety through our integrated food safety system, which includes strict import regulations and enforcement, and work closely with border control agencies to deter illegal importation across our borders.


 

 

 

Issued by the Singapore Food Agency and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
23 Jan 2025
 

 

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