The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has approved the import and sale of 16 species of edible insects in the country. The SFA Insect Regulations set out guidelines for insects to be approved as food.
With immediate effect, the SFA authorises the sale of the following low-risk insects and insect products as human food or animal feed:
Edible insects that are not included in the list of insects recognized as safe for human consumption must undergo a food safety assessment before they can be imported into the country or sold in the country as food. The information requested by the Forestry Agency of Singapore includes details of farming and processing methods, evidence of historical use in countries outside Singapore, scientific literature and other documentation that supports the safety of insect food products.
A full list of requirements for importers and traders of edible insects in Singapore can be found in the official industry notice.
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Post time: Dec-20-2024