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Singapore approves 16 insect species for consumption | Scoop
The Singapore Food Agency says selected insects, such as crickets, locusts, grasshoppers (pic), mealworms, silkworms, and honey bees, can be imported and used in human or animal feed under strict regulatory guidelines beginning immediately. – Scoop pic, July 8, 2024
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Singapore approves 16 insect species for consumption

Selected insects listed have been assessed as of low regulatory concern and can be imported

Bernama
Updated
9:28 PM MYT

 

SINGAPORE – The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of insects for human consumption today, including specific types of cricket, locust, grasshopper, mealworm, silkworm and honey bee.

“With immediate effect, the SFA will allow the import of insects and insect products belonging to species that have been assessed to be of low regulatory concern.

“These insects and insect products can be used for human consumption or as animal feed for food producing animals,” the SFA said in the circular to traders today.

Meanwhile, the insect regulatory framework uploaded on its website today puts in place guidelines for insects to be approved as food in Singapore.

The framework encompasses guidelines that businesses should meet if they intend to import, farm or process insects into food for human consumption or animal feed.

The SFA said the insects on the list have a history of human consumption. Other insects not on the list would need to undergo evaluation by the agency before they can be used for human consumption.

The guidelines are developed following a thorough scientific review taking reference from countries and regions that have allowed the consumption of certain insects as food, including the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Thailand.

“At present, there are no international standards set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission or the World Organisation for Animal Health for the sale and consumption of insects as food or animal feed,” it said.

Companies selling pre-packaged food, including those containing insects as an ingredient, are required to label the product packaging to indicate the true nature of the product.

Similar to other food available in the market, insect products are subjected to SFA’s inspection and surveillance, which include sampling for food safety testing.

“Food that is found to be non-compliant with SFA’s safety regulations will not be allowed for sale,” it said.

The SFA first conducted a public consultation on the regulation of insects and insect products in 2022. – July 8, 2024

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