S’pore To Greenlight 16 Species Of Insects Including Crickets For Human Consumption This Year
The second half of 2023 will see the approval of 16 kinds of insects for human eating by Singapore’s Food Agency (SFA), according to recent reports. Among them are grasshoppers, silkworms, and crickets.
Needless to say, these insects must meet a number of requirements before they can be consumed by humans. To guarantee that the insects are safe for ingestion, the SFA has already established strict food safety criteria.
Treatment procedures to eradicate any diseases that may be present in the insects are one of the primary safety measures. This practice seeks to prevent any potential foodborne infections. The SFA has also underlined how crucial it is to pack and store the insects securely in order to avoid contamination.
The Straits Times was notified by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) in October 2022 that they had conducted a scientific assessment and concluded that certain…
