National symbols of Singapore enjoys wide use on the national currency, state decorations and appears on the cover of the national passport. The central emblem of the coat of arms is a red shield with five white stars resting above a white crescent. The crescent and five stars are also used on the Singapore flag and other various national symbols, such as the national ensign for civilian ships. The symbolism of the red colour, along with the white crescent and stars is the same as that of the national flag. The supporters of the shield are a lion and a tiger; the tiger symbolizes
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development that regulates food safety, safeguards animal and plant health, and facilitates the agri-food and fisheries trade sectors. AVA will be disbanded on 1 April 2019 and its food related duties will be absorbed by its successor Singapore Food Agency (SFA) which also absorbs the duties of two other state boards namely National Environment Agency(NEA) and Health Sciences Authority(HSA). All non-food plant and animal-related functions of the AVA will be transferred to the National Parks Board (NParks)