Bakery Gin Thye slapped with S$4,000 fine for unlicensed storage of over 1,500kg of meat products
Singapore Food Agency seized the products stored in a container that does not have the required licence to operate as a cold store
SINGAPORE — Bakery Gin Thye was fined S$4,000 on Wednesday (13 March) for operating an unlicensed cold store, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said.
According to the SFA's media release, officers discovered on 6 September 2023 that the bakery, known for providing confectioneries for occasions like weddings and Chinese New Year, had stored over 1,500kg of meat products in a refrigerated container.
Seizure of meat products
The agency said the container, situated at the Northlink building at 10 Admiralty Street, did not have the necessary licence to function as a cold store. The SFA seized the meat products.
"Illegal storage of meat and seafood at unlicensed facilities pose a food safety risk," according to SFA, adding that cold stores for such products must operate with a valid licence.
Those found guilty of illegally storing such products could face imprisonment for up to 12 months and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
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