Conditions related to use of genetically modified crops in food

Overview

SFA requires genetically modified (GM) crops to undergo biosafety evaluation by the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee of Singapore (GMAC) and food safety evaluation by SFA before they can be allowed for use in food.

Process

1. Submit proposal to the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee of Singapore (GMAC) 

Genetically Modified (GM) crop developers who wish to import GM crops as food or food ingredients must first submit a proposal to the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee of Singapore (GMAC) for safety evaluation.

Please refer to GMAC’s website for more information on the application process and submission of proposal.

2. Food Safety Evaluation by SFA

After GMAC has completed the evaluation and endorsed the application, SFA will consider GMAC’s recommendations and conduct further safety evaluation on the GM crop. 

SFA’s evaluation of the food product will be based on Codex’s Guideline for the Conduct of Food Safety Assessment of Foods Derived from Recombinant-DNA Plants.

Refer to the list of approved GM crops for use as food in Singapore.

Resources

You may also read more here:

Information on biotechnology and GM foods by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations

FAO GM Foods Platform

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