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Heavy Metals in Food
Local Title:
Heavy Metals in Food
Country/Region:
Singapore
Competent Authority:
Singapore Food Agency
Type:
Standard
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2020-08-11
Implementation Date:
2020-09-01
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food for special dietary uses; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nutrition fortifier; Oil & oil products; Pet food; Others
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Summary

This standard applies to all types of food in Singapore. It sets the limit of heavy metals in food, including:

(I) Maximum limits for inorganic arsenic, mercury, tin, cadmium and antimony 

(II) Maximum limits for arsenic (total) and lead (Tenth Schedule, Food Regulations)

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