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Singapore does not have any domestic commercial production of plant biotechnology. The Singapore Food Agency provides a link in its website that lists a total of 57 genetically engineered (GE) crops that have been approved for use as food for direct consumption, ingredients, and further processing into ingredients for other food in the country.

This report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Singapore.

Singapore is one of the world’s most open economies and highly dependent upon international trade as it imports 90 percent of its food needs.

As Singapore is highly dependent on imported foods, it is one of Asia’s largest importers of processed food and beverage products. With limited agricultural resources, raw materials for the food...

Singapore is the fourth largest market for U.S. agriculture, fish, and forestry products. Singapore is a leading market for high-value consumer-oriented products.

Singapore has no significant import barriers to products containing GE ingredients or products derived from GE crops.