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Irradiated food refers to food treated with ionizing radiation. It is important that such food is properly irradiated and is clearly labelled for consumers' information.
Under regulation 38 of the Singapore Food Regulations, a licence is required for the import of irradiated food.
Approval of irradiated food licence would be granted if the following conditions are satisfied:
- Submission of completed irradiated food licence application form
- Submission of Certificate of Irradiation from the regulatory authority of the manufacturing country indicating
- the type of food,
- brand name,
- quantity,
- batch number,
- country of origin,
- type of treatment given
- dosage,
- name of institution that carried out the irradiation treatment,
- certifying that the ionizing radiation has been conducted in accordance with the Codex Recommended International Code of Practice For the Operation of Radiation Facilities Used For the Treatment of Foods, and
- that such irradiated food meets the Codex Standards for Irradiated foods.
In addition to the basic labelling information required under the Food Regulations, irradiated food is to be labelled with one of the following statements:
"TREATED WITH IONIZING IRRADIATION" or "IRRADIATED (here insert the name of the food)".
The licence fee is S$95.00 per annum.
Payment can be made by cheque (crossed) to Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority.
Applicants for the irradiated food licence should submit the completed application form together with the Certificate of Irradiation, via mail, fax or e-mail to AVA. For the Irradiated Food Licence Application Form, please click here.
Licensees are required to inform AVA of any changes to the licensee and product details, as well as their intention to renew or terminate their irradiated food licence, in writing.
Food Control Division
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority
5 Maxwell Road #18-00 Tower Block
MND Complex
Singapore 069110
Tel: 6325 2579
Fax: 6324 4563
Operating hours:
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8.00am - 1.00pm |
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2.00pm - 5.30pm |
| Sat, Sun and Public Holidays |
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Closed |
For enquiries:
Mr Ahmad Rahman
Tel: 6325 8369
Email: ahmad_rahman@ava.gov.sg
Mr Ong Swee Seng
Tel: 6325 0788
Email: ong_swee_seng@ava.gov.sg
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