The inspection bodies listed in SFA’s Food Cargo Inspection Body Recognition (IBR) Programme are recognised for their competency in performing food cargo inspection for export, transhipment, and re-export.
Third-party inspection bodies must apply to SFA to be included in the Food Cargo Inspection Body Recognition (IBR) Programme.
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SFA developed the Food Cargo IBR Programme to establish a network of accredited third-party inspection bodies capable of supporting the industry’s food trading needs.
The programme also enables SFA to have oversight of the capability and capacity of food cargo inspection services provided by recognised inspection bodies.
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All applicants that wish to apply as an SFA-recognised inspection body must meet the requirements of the Food Cargo IBR Programme Terms and Conditions. A summary of the key criteria is listed below:
Food cargo inspection bodies officially recognised under SFA’s Food Cargo IBR programme is a validation of your inspection body’s competency in food cargo inspection.
With the recognition, you can offer your services to food companies seeking recognised inspection bodies for in-house quality inspections and inspections for export certificates. It also enables you to offer inspection services to support the regulatory inspection requirements for NZ-SG-EU fresh meat transhipments.
Refer to the following steps for the new and/or renewal application process:
Step 1: Understand the IBR Terms and Conditions
Step 2: Submit the application
Step 3: Clear the desktop audit
Step 4: Pass the on-site verification
Step 5: Receive official recognition
| Inspection Body Name | Contact Details | Recognition Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau Veritas Singapore Pte Ltd | 28 Ayer Rajah Crescent #04-01 Singapore 139959 | Valid |
For more information
Recognised inspection bodies may contact SFA via the SFA Online Feedback Form to seek further clarification on the Food Cargo IBR Programme.
When submitting your feedback, select ‘Category: SFA Recognition Programmes’ and ‘Sub-Category: Clarification on Food Cargo Inspection Body Recognition Programme’.
