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Some countries have stopped importing pork from the USA. Will Singapore impose a similar import suspension? Why?

Updated by SFA
Singapore imports pork and pork products only from SFA-approved sources. The current human cases have no history of contact with pigs. There are no reports of the new Influenza A (H1N1) virus in pig farms in the USA or elsewhere. The new virus strain has not been isolated from pigs or other farm animals. Hence, import suspension of pork will not be taken at this juncture. SFA will continue to monitor the situation closely. SFA is also in contact with its counterparts in the US, and will also work closely with MOH and other authorities on this aspect.

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