“Illegally imported food products of unknown sources can pose a food safety risk,” said SFA, adding that food imports in Singapore must meet its requirements.
The storage of meat and seafood at unlicensed facilities also poses a food safety risk, said the agency.
Those found in possession of meat and seafood products which were imported without a valid permit for the purpose of selling can be fined up to S$50,000 (US$37,600), jailed for up to two years, or both. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties.
Offenders who store meat and/or seafood products in unlicensed facilities can be fined up to S$10,000, jailed for up to one year, or both.