Illegally imported produce and food products of unknown sources can pose a food safety risk, SFA and ICA said. - Photo: Singapore Food Agency
SINGAPORE: About 860kg of illegally imported vegetables from Malaysia were seized from a truck on Wednesday (Jan 22) at Tuas Checkpoint.
The produce – including caixin, romaine lettuce and mint leaf imported by five importers – had been undeclared or under-declared, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Jan 23.
The illegally imported produce was seized during a joint operation, which targeted delivery trucks that transport produce intended for direct distribution to retailers and importers.
ICA officers at the checkpoint had found discrepancies in the truck’s consignment and referred it to SFA for further checks.
SFA is investigating further, and said it will not hesitate to take enforcement action.
Food can only be imported into Singapore by licensed importers, and each consignment must be declared and accompanied by a valid import permit.
Illegally imported produce and food products of unknown sources can pose a food safety risk, SFA and ICA said. - The Straits Times/ANN