What are some common mistakes made by importers, exporters or transhippers when classifying their products?

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The most common mistake is the incorrect classification of their food or food products. - You must review and assess the ingredients in your food or food product to determine the correct classification. For example, you should not assume that all canned food is to be classified as 'Processed Food'. A can of beef rendang is classified as 'Meat and Meat Products', and the relevant requirements and regulations would apply. - Another common mistake is the incorrect classification of products that contain a small amount of meat or animal fat/oil. Products that contain a small amount of meat or animal fat/oil (e.g. instant noodles that contain chicken oil) must be assessed and approved by SFA. You should submit all the following information with supporting documents to SFA via the Online Feedback Form: - country of origin of final product - country of origin of raw meat and/or animal fat used - processing flow chart including the heat treatment process (i.e. heat temperature and duration) - composition of ingredients (with percentage of meat/animal fat in the final product) - importer details (UEN and SFA licence number)

What are some common mistakes made by importers, exporters or transhippers when classifying their products?

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