February 18, 2013

Singapore tightens measures on frozen meat imports

Fresh/frozen meat and poultry and processed meat and poultry products certified for export to Singapore can only be treated with the specified antimicrobial agents that must be used in accordance with FSIS Directive 7120.1 effective February 14, 2013.

The agents that must be used in accordance with FSIS Directive 7120.1 are acetic acid, bllend of lactic acid, citric acid and potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, citric and Hydrochloric acid solution adjusted to pH 0.5-2, lactic acid, sodium hypochlorite , calcium hypochlorite and peroxyacetic acid.

Also, fresh (Chilled) pork products must be derived from barrows or gilts produced from rations containing no garbage or swill. Most US commercial swine production and slaughter operations do not employ these practices and export certification may generally be provided unless there are known instances of their use.