Food processing company, Teng Guan Food Industries was given a $15,000 fine on Wednesday, 4 August 2021.
This was due to severe hygiene lapses uncovered by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) during their inspection of the storage and processing areas in October 1st last year.
The lapses committed by the company included poor maintenance practices inside the premises, improper storage of food and also for failure to ensure that the food are packed properly resulting in contamination.
SFA has said that all staff working in such companies should have proper training on food management practices as well as ensuring that the area is cleaned and well maintained regularly.
Enforcement action will definitely be taken against errant food operators and those that do not maintain the standards in food hygiene and safety requirements.
Those who flout the rules can be fined up to $5,000 and for repeat offenders, a fine of $100 a day or part thereof during the time where the offence continues after conviction.
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