The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has officially approved the import of various poultry meat and egg products from Vietnam, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore as announcing on April 1.

The approved products include heat-processed poultry meat from CPV Food Co., Ltd. and Meatdeli Hanoi Co., Ltd., as well as canned poultry eggs and meat (excluding beef) sterilized at high temperatures and pressures, following recommendations from the Department of Livestock and Veterinary Affairs.

This approval marks a significant milestone in agricultural trade relations between the two countries and is expected to boost Vietnam's export turnover for livestock products.

To secure approval for export to Singapore, Vietnamese ministries and enterprises worked closely with the SFA, conducting thorough surveys, inspections, field evaluations, and online assessments. The two companies involved have invested in modernizing production processes and technology to meet SFA's stringent requirements, including food safety standards, operating procedures, traceability, and worker training.

A representative of the Trade Office remarked, as quoted by the State-run news agency, "This achievement demonstrates Vietnam’s capability and immense potential in penetrating demanding markets. It represents a significant milestone for Vietnam’s livestock industry, laying the groundwork not only for the companies licensed this time but also for other enterprises aiming to enter the highly regulated Singapore market."

However, the representative also acknowledged the challenges ahead for businesses in maintaining product quality and stable output to remain competitive in such a stringent market environment.