80th Anniversary Commemorative Book - Singapore Manufacturing ...

Current statusThe food industry in Singapore has established a reputation ofhaving high standards in food safety assurance and hygiene.This has helped local companies sell their products overseas.These high standards are largely due to the efforts of theindustry as well as the authorities. For example, the Agri-Food& Veterinary Authority of Singapore has launched the FoodSafety Excellence Award to ensure that high standards continueto be maintained. In 2010, 23 companies were awarded theGold Medal for achieving 15 consecutive years of “A” grademanufacturing license.This Industry Group actively promotes Singapore’s F&B manufacturing andservice industry, both at home and abroad. Through constant dialoguesessions, this group has managed to foster a close working synergy withthe authorities and has facilitated export opportunities for members throughits trade missions, fairs and Working-in-Partnership (WIP) programme. Italso provides information and training to upgrade the knowledge of itsmembers.FutureGiven the global economic climate, fluctuating exchange rates and naturalcalamities, the group intends to continue working closely with variousGovernment agencies like IE Singapore, SPRING Singapore and the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore on various initiatives. It will alsohold regular dialogue sessions to foster closer understanding between theindustry and the authorities.The SMF Family 115