Singapore studying food donations past 'best by' date; MPs back motion on food resilience, waste reduction
Each person in Singapore generates about 128kg of food waste annually, said MP Poh Li San, one of the motion’s proposers.
Singapore is examining the safety of donating food past its "best by" date, with the aim of reducing food waste, according to Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment, Goh Hanyan. Each person in Singapore generates approximately 128kg of food waste annually, according to GPC chair Ms Poh Li San. The motion, proposed by GPC chair Ms Poh Li San, calls for the government to enhance food resilience and support waste reduction efforts through partnerships with society.
The SFA is conducting a study to assess the safety and feasibility of allowing food past quality-based date marks to be donated, while maintaining food safety standards. There is currently no international guideline on food safety after the expiry date. Singapore generates 790,000 tonnes of food waste per year, equivalent to 128kg per person, with the country importing over 90% of its food.
Members propose improved food import policies, better data sharing, incentives for businesses to donate food before expiry, and support for start-ups creating innovative solutions to waste.
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