Nipah virus

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Singapore resumes import of pig blood products after 27 years

Singapore's Food Agency has approved the import of heat-treated pig blood products from Thailand's Bangkhla slaughterhouse, ending a 27-year ban. This decision follows food safety evaluations, allowing enthusiasts to enjoy these traditional dishes once again.

Singapore Reintroduces Pork Blood Products After 30-Year Ban

Singapore has announced the return of food products containing pig blood to local markets after a ban lasting nearly three decades. This decision follows a prohibition imposed in 1999 due to the outbreak of the Nipah virus, which raised significant health concerns in the country.