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Online grocer OurPasar Essentials Pte Ltd was fined US$11,000 by the court today for storing meat and seafood in an unauthorized cold storage and storing raw meat for sale without a cooling device
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Muhammad Shafizan bin Saikh Abdul Kader, the company’s managing director, was also fined US$9,000 for failing to perform his duties to prevent crimes from occurring
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Muhammad Shafizan bin Saikh Abdul Kader, the company’s managing director, was also fined US$9,000 for failing to perform his duties to prevent crimes from occurring
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On February 9, 2021, officials from the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) discovered that the staff of OurPasar Essentials Pte Ltd was handling raw meat and seafood packages placed on the table without any refrigeration
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Among them was a container containing raw chicken wings, which was exposed in the driveway outside the house
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Further investigation revealed that the company was storing meat and seafood in an unlicensed cold storage
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Although the company is applying for a license, it has not yet been approved
.
A total of 312 kilograms of illegally stored meat and seafood were seized
.
In addition, due to improper storage, which may lead to food safety risks, customs officers also seized 125 kilograms of unfrozen raw beef and chicken and immediately disposed of them
.
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Among them was a container containing raw chicken wings, which was exposed in the driveway outside the house
.
Further investigation revealed that the company was storing meat and seafood in an unlicensed cold storage
.
Although the company is applying for a license, it has not yet been approved
.
A total of 312 kilograms of illegally stored meat and seafood were seized
.
In addition, due to improper storage, which may lead to food safety risks, customs officers also seized 125 kilograms of unfrozen raw beef and chicken and immediately disposed of them
.
Illegal storage of meat and seafood in unlicensed facilities poses a food safety risk
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According to the "Food Sales Law" and "Healthy Meat and Fish Law", cold storage stores for meat and seafood products can only operate with a valid license
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SFA also regularly inspects these franchise premises
.
Offenders storing meat and seafood products in unlicensed premises are liable to a fine of up to US$10,000 or up to twelve months’ imprisonment, or both
.
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According to the "Food Sales Law" and "Healthy Meat and Fish Law", cold storage stores for meat and seafood products can only operate with a valid license
.
SFA also regularly inspects these franchise premises
.
Offenders storing meat and seafood products in unlicensed premises are liable to a fine of up to US$10,000 or up to twelve months’ imprisonment, or both
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If any meat or seafood products are found hidden in unlicensed refrigerated stores for sale or supply, the offender is liable to a fine of up to US$50,000 or up to two years’ imprisonment upon conviction.
A second or subsequent conviction can result in a fine of up to $100,000 or up to three years in prison
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A second or subsequent conviction can result in a fine of up to $100,000 or up to three years in prison
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Storing raw meat for sale without a cooler also brings food safety risks
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Offenders who store raw meat for sale without a refrigerator can be fined up to US$2,000 upon conviction
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If the offenders continue to commit the crime, they will be fined up to 100 US dollars per day or less than one day during the period after they are convicted
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Offenders who store raw meat for sale without a refrigerator can be fined up to US$2,000 upon conviction
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If the offenders continue to commit the crime, they will be fined up to 100 US dollars per day or less than one day during the period after they are convicted
.
