January 8, 2025 saw the passing of the new Food Safety and Security Act (FSSA) in Singapore. The FSSA replaces previous food-related legislation to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for Singapore’s agrifood systems.

Among others, a primary purpose of the Act is:

‘to improve traceability systems to enable food to be more efficiently recalled due to food safety concerns’.

This article by Lexology provides a detailed analysis of the new legislation and implications for Singapore’s food industry and traders.