After a 15-year hiatus, fresh Taiwanese pork may once again be exported to Singapore, the Ministry of Agriculture announced today.
The Singapore Food Agency approved fresh pork produced by the Taiwanese company Cha I Shan Foods (嘉一香) to be imported into Singapore, the ministry said.
The company’s slaughterhouse has obtained hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) certification, demonstrating its commitment to food safety, the ministry said.
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Processed products such as sausages may already be exported to Singapore, but Taiwan was hoping fresh pork would also be introduced into the market, it said.
After multiple negotiations between the two sides, Singapore completed a document review and virtual inspection of the company’s slaughterhouse, it said.
This marks another step forward for Taiwan’s pork industry, following last year’s agreement with the Philippines to import Taiwanese frozen pork, the ministry added.
Taiwan would continue negotiations with Singapore to increase the number of export facilities, it said.
The Singapore Food Agency’s approval of Taiwanese pork reflects the nation’s achievements in HACCP certification and animal disease prevention, the ministry said.
The ministry began promoting HACCP certification in slaughterhouses in December 2020, to ensure Taiwan’s pork industry aligns with international standards.
Currently, 11 pig slaughterhouses and 17 poultry slaughterhouses have obtained HACCP certification, the ministry said.
Taiwan continues to prevent major swine diseases, keeping African swine fever (ASF) outside its borders and successfully eradicating foot-and-mouth disease as well as classical swine fever, it added.
The World Organization for Animal Health has recognized Taiwan as free from foot-and-mouth disease and ASF, and the ministry has applied for recognition as free from classical swine fever, it said.
The recognition is expected by the end of May next year, which would further facilitate the expansion of Taiwanese pork exports, the ministry said.
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