October 4, 2022

Singapore permits entry of pork from Colombia

Singapore's food authority has given the green light for Colombia to export its pork and pork products.

In 2017, negotiations were initiated with the country's sanitary authority after the public and private sectors expressed interest in obtaining eligibility for the export of Colombian pork to Singapore.

In the following years, Colombia sent information for risk assessment to continue the process. In mid-2021, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) sent the sanitary requirements to be met and the relevant application forms for establishments interested in exporting pork to the country.

In May this year, the SFA made several visits to Colombian pig farms and slaughterhouses to evaluate the animal health and food safety system for the export of pork and pork products.

Thereafter, Singapore gave its approval for the export of these products.

- Colombian Agricultural Institute