Singapore previously imported live chickens from Malaysia only.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, SFA said that a farm in Indonesia that is free of avian influenza has been approved as a new source of live chickens for Singapore.Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Koh Poh Koon said: “With the approval of this new farm, Singaporean consumers and businesses will have more options for chicken, further strengthening the resilience of our chicken supply.
“Even as we continue to diversify our import sources, we must be prepared for food supply disruptions from time to time.” He urged people to be flexible with their food options and to chose alternatives such as frozen food or other protein options. SFA said it worked with the Animal and Veterinary Service , the Indonesian authorities and industry players to bring in the live chickens from the farm.SFA and AVS are working closely with the industry to monitor and refine the logistic processes at various points of the supply chain to ensure food safety and animal healthLive chickens, like other livestock, meat and egg items, can only be imported from sources accredited by SFA and AVS.
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