Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Insects for Human Consumption by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Insects for Human Consumption by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis: To ask the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment what is the target timeline for (a) allowing the import and sale of insects as food for human consumption; and (b) issuing licences for domestic insect farming for human consumption.

Answer:

1 The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is conducting a public consultation on the regulatory framework for the import, local farming, processing, and sale of insect products for human consumption. The public consultation will end on 4 December 2022. SFA will consider the feedback and announce details when ready. This would also depend on industry readiness to meet the regulatory requirements and consumers’ acceptance for such products.