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The agency was launched on 1 April 2019 by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli. [1] Part of its mission will be to increase Singapore's home-grown food production capacity; the government has set a target to produce 30% of its food needs locally by 2030, up from 10% in 2019.
It regulated food safety, safeguarded animal and plant health, and facilitated the agri-food and fisheries trade sectors. [ 5 ] AVA was disbanded on 1 April 2019 with its food related duties absorbed by Singapore Food Agency (SFA) which also absorbed the duties of two other statutory boards namely National Environment Agency (NEA) and Health ...
A food safety agency or food administration or Food Safety Authority is a government agency responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and proper labeling of food products within a country or region. These agencies play a crucial role in protecting public health by establishing and enforcing regulations and standards to ensure that food ...
Singapore’s state food agency has approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in the country, according to a July 8 public circular addressed to food traders.
The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) was the authoritative body in charge of the oversight of agriculture in Singapore. [15] Agricultural imports are habitually reviewed for safety and health, [16] especially during crises such as bird flu outbreaks in other parts of the world. [17] The AVA was absorbed into the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
The Ministry oversees three statutory boards – the National Environment Agency (NEA), Public Utilities Board (PUB), and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Statutory Boards
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Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS), formed on 1 January 2005 to enforce competition law. Renamed to Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on 1 April 2018 to reflect its new role in protecting consumer rights; Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA