SINGAPORE : Those planning to travel overseas and bring back
food items during this festive season have been reminded that under
Singapore law, they have to obtain a permit before importing food
into the country.
The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) says only small
amounts of food meant for personal consumption do not require a
permit.
But meat and eggs from some countries are not part of this
exemption.
Examples are beef from the US, poultry and eggs from Malaysia,
Thailand and Indonesia, and all forms of meat from Malaysia and
Thailand.
If in doubt as to what is permitted, AVA advises travellers to
declare their food items to the customs officers.
If any disallowed products are not declared, travellers may be
fined up to S$50,000 or jailed two years or both. - CNA