No immediate ban on Japan seafood in Singapore after Fukushima water release


SFA said it will continue to closely monitor food imports from Japan to ensure that they comply with Singapore’s food safety requirements. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Japanese seafood has not been banned in Singapore following the release of treated radioactive water on Thursday (Aug 24) from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) maintained its position on the safety of food from Japan, saying its surveillance results, including for radiation, have been “satisfactory”.

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