The Agro-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
(AVA) worked with the food industry and SPRING
Singapore to launch a new Singapore Standard (SS) for
the cold chain management of vegetables in 2013.
Named SS 585: 2013, the new standard covers major
supply links starting from the farm to the packing
house, transportation, distribution, wholesale center
and retail. This is especially crucial for Singapore,
where more than 90 percent of fresh produce is
imported. SPRING Singapore is now promoting
international recognition and adoption of these
standards through the International Standards
Organization (ISO).