Approval for Lam Hock Leong Trading Co to Resume Production of Chinese Wine Products
17 Nov 09: Further to AVA's press release on 26 August 2009, Lam Hock Leong Trading Co has destroyed its Chinese wine products that have been contaminated with methanol. Lam Hock Leong Trading Co has also taken actions to ensure that future productions of their Chinese wine products will not be contaminated with methanol.
In view of the above, AVA has given approval to Lam Hock Leong Trading Co to resume its factory operation for the production of Chinese wine products with effect from 2 November 2009. All Chinese wine products produced by the company on and after 2 November 2009 are subjected to stringent quality control conducted by the company and verified by AVA for absence of methanol contamination and are allowed for sale in Singapore.
Temporary Disruption of Pig Slaughter Operations at Abattoir due to Accidental Ammonia Gas Leak
The abattoir at Buroh Lane reported an accidental ammonia gas leak today. As a result there was no slaughter operations at the abattoir today.
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AVA’s Responsible Pet Ownership Roadshows 2009 - 15, 22 and 29 November 2009
Pet ownership is a personal choice and whilst pets are great for some, it is also a fact that not everyone likes or enjoys pets. Being conscious of how our pets affect others can help to avoid conflicts and unhappiness, contributing to pleasant neighbourly relations and a good living environment.
The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) is holding a series of Responsible Pet Ownership Roadshows at West Coast Community Centre, Leng Kee Community Centre and Anchorvale Community Club on 15, 22 and 29 November 2009 respectively. The event aims to foster good neighbourliness among residents and encourage responsible behaviour in existing and potential pet owners.
Visitors to the Roadshow can enjoy a host of activities, including dog obedience demonstrations, talks on pet care and an interesting skit that would appeal to all ages. There are also special storytelling sessions suitable for children ages 4 – 12.
For more details, check out the activities schedule.
Inspection and Laboratory e-Services
On-line booking for inspection and laboratory services is now available under Inspection and Laboratory e-Services.
Pork in Singapore is safe to eat
3 Sept 09: The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) has detected Pandemic A/H1N1 2009 in samples from pigs imported from the farm on Pulau Bulan.
AVA would like to assure Singaporeans that the pork availablein Singapore is safe for consumption as we would ensure that only healthy pigs are exported to Singapore.H1N1 virus is not transmitted through the handling and consumption of pork and pork products, including ham, bacon, sausages and canned pork.
Click here for the latest press release. Further information can also be found in the FAQs.
To download the poster, click here (English) and here (Chinese).