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Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Food Regulations to Extend the Use of Permitted Food Additives and to Allow the Use of New Ingredients in Infant Formula
Last updated 18 December 2024
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Singapore Food Agency - Regulatory Standards & Veterinary Office
Consultation Period: 31 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024
Status: Closed
Detailed Description
Aim
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is seeking feedback from the food industry, as well as interested parties on the draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which is targeted to come into effect in the second quarter of 2024.
Summary of amendments
The draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024 contains amendments to the Food Regulations, mainly to extend the use of permitted food additives, as well as to allow the use of new ingredients in infant formula.
A detailed description of the proposed changes can be found in the ANNEX. The legal text of the amendments can be downloaded from SFA’s website at:
https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-information/public-consultation
(Click on "Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (Food additives and ingredients)” and "Consultation on Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (Food additives and ingredients)")
Request for comments
SFA invites views and comments on the draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024. All submissions should be clearly and concisely written and should provide a reasoned explanation for any proposed revisions.
Submissions should reach SFA no later than 5:00 p.m. (Singapore time; UTC+8), 31 March 2024, through email, to the following address: toh_kian_han@sfa.gov.sg