About Three Tonnes of Illegally Imported Fresh Produce Seized Following Joint SFA-ICA Operation
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has seized around three tonnes of fresh produce illegally imported from Malaysia.
2. On 24 and 25 July 2025, SFA and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) conducted a joint operation on delivery trucks which typically transport produce intended for direct distribution to retailers and customers. During the operation, ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint noticed discrepancies in the consignment transported by a truck and referred it to SFA for further checks.
3. SFA found under-declared vegetables in the truck such as eggplants, cucumbers and long beans imported by one importer. All illegally imported produce were seized.
4. SFA is following up with further investigations and will not hesitate to take enforcement action.
Truck drivers unloading imports for inspection (left) and all illegal imports are seized (right)
(Photos: SFA)
5. In Singapore, food imports must meet SFA’s requirements. Illegally imported produce of unknown sources can pose a food safety risk. Food can only be imported by licensed importers, and every consignment must be declared and accompanied with a valid import permit.
6. Offenders who illegally import fresh vegetables shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years.
7. Safeguarding Singapore’s borders remains a top priority for ICA. ICA will continue to conduct security checks to detect and deter illegal importation attempts to keep Singapore safe. SFA will continue to safeguard food safety through our integrated food safety system, which includes strict import regulations and enforcement, and work closely with border control agencies to deter illegal importation across our borders.
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
Singapore Food Agency
25 July 2025