The Food Import Regulations and Standards (FIRS) database (www.spring.gov.sg/
This database provides a country-by-country listing of food regulations. This list provides a summary of general requirements and technical standards for food imports into various countries.
For a start, the database features 30 countries, including markets like Japan, the Middle East, Russian, European Union member countries and the United States. SPRING will continue to update and expand this list. The information on the FIRS database will be reviewed and updated regularly with the evolving developments in export requirements. The general requirements and technical standards for food imports of more countries and links to the websites of relevant customs in the countries listed will be added.
Not being confined to the small local market, Singapore food manufacturers are also keen on capturing the conventional overseas markets as well as emerging global markets. But challenges to these Singapore exporters come in the form of standards, technical regulations and compliance requirements. Often these are the non tariff barriers imposed by the developed markets of Europe and USA. Understanding such stipulations is a prerequisite but a daunting task. SPRING endeavors to assist the manufacturers in their pursuit to expand the export market by developing a comprehensive resource base.
Last year, SPRING Singapore launched of the Export Technical Assistance Centre (or ETAC). It was warmly received by many local companies as the answer to their need for the latest information on standards and technical regulations that will help Singapore food manufacturers export overseas. It also connects exporters with relevant experts to provide technical assistance to upgrade their processes to meet overseas market requirements.
There are nearly 700 food manufacturing establishments in Singapore, engaging in various aspects of food production, out of which more than half are catering mainly for the export markets. In 2006, Singapore food exports globally reached $5.6 billion. Beyond traditional markets, local food manufacturers are looking to emerging markets in India, the Middle East, Russia and Eastern Europe. In 2006, Singapore’s food exports to these emerging markets including India made up 5.3% of total food exports, with an estimated export value of $300 million. The top five export markets were Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Australia. Within the European Union, the United Kingdom was the largest export market for Singapore food manufacturers, followed by Finland, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.
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