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SALE OF REFORMULATED BONSOY SOY MILK
28 Jul 10: In January 2010, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) and the Ministry of Health issued a joint press release on the recall of Bonsoy soy milk enriched with “Kombu”, a seaweed product, which naturally contains high levels of iodine. These affected products have been recalled from sale. The press release can be downloaded at http://www.ava.gov.sg/NR/rdonlyres/5106E141-D647-480C-B89F-738C9EB74482/13682/6Jan10RecallOfBonsoySoyMilk.pdf.
Bonsoy soy milk products that are currently available for sale in Singapore have been reformulated without the “Kombu” seaweed. This product has been tested and found to be safe for consumption.
SUSPENSION OF SALE OF EGGS FROM N & N AGRICULTURE FARM
17 Jul 10: On 17 July 2010, following routine surveillance tests on local poultry farms, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) found residues of an antibiotic (doxycycline) in eggs produced by a local farm, N & N Agriculture Farm. As the presence of doxycycline in eggs is a food safety issue, AVA has immediately suspended N & N Agriculture Farm from selling their eggs and taking any birds or eggs out of the farm.
AVA would like to inform those who may have consumed N & N eggs recently that there is no cause for alarm. The levels of doxycycline in the eggs that tested positive were low, and will not have any adverse health effect unless consumed over a prolonged period. Taking such eggs occasionally or over a short term will not be a concern. Consumers who have bought N&N eggs are advised not to consume them.
For more details, click here.
CLARIFICATION ON EMAIL CLAIMING THAT Q.B.B. GHEE CONTAINED LARD (PIG FAT)
19 Jun 10: There has been concern regarding a circulating email claiming that Q.B.B. ghee contained lard (pig fat). The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore has investigated and taken samples of Q.B.B. ghee available in Singapore for laboratory analysis. It was found that the product is produced from genuine cow butter.
The allegation in the email is unfounded.
CONSUMER ADVISORY – RECALL OF SPECIALITY SOLUBLE COFFEE RANGE IN 100G GLASS JAR
20 May 10: Nestle Singapore Pte Ltd has notified the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) of the voluntary recall of Alta Rica, Alta Rica Decaff, Cap Colombie, Suraya, Espresso soluble coffee range speciality variety of Nescafe manufactured in the United Kingdom. The products are contained in a specific type of 100g glass jar with distinctive plastic sleeve. Some of these jars may be susceptible to breakage during delivery process to the customers and subsequently may contain small pieces of glass.
Following this notification, AVA has directed the importers and retailers to recall the affected product from the market immediately.
AVA advises consumers who have bought the implicated products to return them to the retail outlets.
AVA will monitor the situation to ensure that the affected products are not available for sale in the market.
Click here to view affected products.
Followup Measures for Fish Farmers Affected by Plankton Bloom
14 Jan 10: The incidence of plankton bloom at Pasir Ris and Pulau Ubin in late December 2009 resulted in 34 fish farms off Pasir Ris and Pulau Ubin reporting losses of about 400,000 fish. This accounts for about 0.5% of overall fish consumption.
Investigations showed that the cause was due to plankton bloom. Plankton blooms can happen very quickly under certain conditions. For example, a combination of factors like sudden shifts in the weather between bouts of sunshine and heavy rain; nutrients from the land washed into the sea by the rain; and little water exchange from rising and ebbing tides.
For more details, click here.
Food Fund For Enhancing Singapore’s Food Supply Resilience Open For Application
10 Dec 09: AVA is pleased to announce the launch of a new Food Fund. The fund will be used to support Food Diversification and Food Capability Development.
AVA has set up this fund to enhance Singapore’s food supply resilience especially in rice, chicken, pork, fish, eggs and leafy vegetables. The purpose is to strengthen our strategies for food diversification and local farming to ensure a resilient supply of food for Singapore.
Food Capability Development
In the area of food capability development, the aim of the Fund is to maximise local farm productivity. AVA will co-fund research and development in local food farming technology, and the upgrading of the production capability of local farms.
Food Diversification
In the area of food diversification, AVA will co-fund feasibility studies on investments in overseas food zones, overseas contract farming and sourcing of rice, chicken, pork, fish, eggs and leafy vegetables from non-traditional sources or existing sources that are not major exporters to Singapore.
To find out more
Interested companies can download the guidelines for the Food Fund below:
To apply for the funds, please click here.
Click on this link for the press release.
For further enquiries, please email your questions to AVA_funds_enquiries@ava.gov.sg
Updated Veterinary Condition For The Importation Of Dogs/Cats
08 Dec 09: The revised ‘Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs and Cats” for countries under all categories have been updated. For more details, go to this page or click here for the circular.
Permits Needed For Bringing Plants, Potting Media And Organic Fertilisers Into Singapore
02 Dec 09: Singaporeans have been bringing in plants from overseas, in particular West Malaysia to beautify and improve on the aesthetics of their environment. The plants brought in are usually in pots with potting medium i.e. the materials used for growing plants, such as soil, peat moss, sphagnum moss, cocopeat, coconut husk, soil mixtures etc.
Besides plants, bags of potting medium and organic fertilisers made from materials of animal/plant origin are also brought in. The import of plants, potting medium and animal/plant based organic fertilisers are regulated by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA).
For more details, click here.
Inspection and Laboratory e-Services
On-line booking for inspection and laboratory services is now available under Inspection and Laboratory e-Services.
| 17 Jul 2010 | | SUSPENSION OF SALE OF EGGS FROM N & N AGRICULTURE FARM | | | 
| | | | 08 Mar 2010 | | Consumer Advisory – Recall Of McCormick French Onion Dip Mix | | |
| | | | 14 Jan 2010 | | Followup Measures for Fish Farmers Affected by Plankton Bloom | | |
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| 30 Jul 2010 | | List of New Establishments Approved to Export Meat and Meat Products to Singapore | | |
| | | | 02 Jun 2010 | | List of New Establishments Approved to Export Meat and Meat Products to Singapore | | |
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