SINGAPORE SUSPENDS IMPORT OF FOOD FROM AFFECTED PREFECTURES IN JAPAN

SINGAPORE, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA)
of Singapore has suspended with immediate effect, the import of milk and milk
products, fruits and vegetables, seafood and meat from Japan's Fukushima,
Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma prefectures.

"This comes as a precautionary measure in light of recent developments in
Japan, the authority said in a statement.

AVA said it has received information that the Japanese Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has detected high radioactive levels in raw milk and
vegetables from the four prefectures.

The suspension is in line with the precautionary approach adopted by other
countries such as the US and Australia.

Meanwhile, AVA will continue to closely monitor and test imports of food
from Japan.

The public can visit the Japan Earthquake micro site at www.gov.sg
(www.gov.sg/japanquake) for latest updates and information from the authorities.
They can also visit AVA site at www.ava.gov.sg.