Stiffer penalties could be imposed on those who flout food safety rules

Singapore could impose harsher penalties on those who commit offences involving unsafe food that make people sick or injure them. This includes those who knowingly do so, as well as repeat offenders. If passed, the Food Safety and Security Bill will also give authorities greater powers to disqualify those whose licences have been revoked. Prof William Chen, who is director of the food science and technology programme at NTU Singapore and also director of the Singapore Agri-Food Innovation Lab, shared why Singapore is toughening its stance on food safety.