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VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR IMPORTATION OF 
PASTEURISED SHELL EGGS   
 
Singapore Food Agency  (SFA) 
 
PASTEURISED SHELL EGGS  
 
a) Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and H5 and H7 low pathogenicity 
avian influenza (LPAI) are notifiable diseases in the country  
 
b) The country /zone  has been free from HPAI and LPAI of the H5 and H7 
subtypes for the past three (3) months prior to export.  
 
OR  
 
The products have been subjected to heat treatment that is sufficient for 
inactivation of Avian Influenza virus in accordance with OIE guidelines.  
 
c) The eggs used for processing have been sourced from layer flocks kept in a 
farm accredited by SFA.  
 
d) The eggs used for pasteurisation  have a fully developed shell and  were 
clean , fresh and fit for human consumption.  
 
e) The products have been subjected to heat treatment and have been free of 
pathogenic micro -organisms, especially Salmonella.  
 
f) Additives and/o r colouring matters injurious to health have not been added.  
 
g) The eggs have been handled and packed in appropriately sanitised 
packaging materials and containers in a hygienic manner.   
 
h) Traceability of eggs from its producing farm to processing through a reliable 
system is in place.  
 
i) During transportation of eggs, the temperature must be maintained 
throughout such that the products would arrive in sanitary and fresh 
condition.  
 
j) The eggs must be labelled with a unique identifier code, issued by t he 
country’s competent authority or SFA, to identify eggs which have undergone 
pasteurisation and its  producing farm.  
 
It is recommended that suppliers and importers also put in place a cold chain 
management for pasteurised shell eggs.  