Company fined S$8,000 for illegally importing food products from Malaysia

The authorities added that food imports in Singapore must meet SFA’s requirements.

Fruits and vegetables can only be imported by licensed importers, and every consignment must be declared and accompanied with a valid import permit.

“Illegally imported vegetables are of unknown sources and can pose a food safety risk,” they said. 

“The long-term ingestion of excessive pesticide residues through the consumption of vegetables that have been subjected to pesticide abuse could lead to adverse health effects.” 

Those who illegally import fresh fruits and vegetables can be fined up to S$10,000, jailed up to three years, or both. The offence of illegally importing processed food carries a fine of up to S$1,000.