An importer in Singapore has been fined $6,000 for illegally importing fresh fruits, vegetables and processed foods

Chai Yuen Di Vegetable LLP was fined $6,000 for illegally importing fresh fruits, vegetables and processed foods, the Food Partners Network announced on February 17, 2021.
February 2020, the Singapore Food Authority found 187.5 kg of undeclared fresh fruits and vegetables and 584 kg of undeclared processed food in Chai Yuen Di Vegetable LLP imports from Malaysia.
is currently illegal goods have been confiscated.
food bureau said illegal imports of food from unknown sources pose food safety risks and that all imported Singapore food must comply with food authority requirements and food safety standards.
only licensed importers are allowed to import food, and each shipment must be declared with a valid import permit.
illegal importation of fresh fruits and vegetables and, if convicted, can be fined up to $10,000 or jailed for up to three years.
imported processed food products can be fined up to $1,000 and, if subsequently convicted, up to $2,000.
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