Food Safety Focus (237th Issue, Apr 2026) – Article 4

New Regulations on Konjac Jellies in Effect Now

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has engaged with the trade and the public ahead of new controls on konjac-containing jelly confectionery, effective 1 April 2026. The gist of the new regulations is as follows:

Before the Amendment Regulation came into effect, the CFS had already carried out preparatory work last year, including holding trade meetings and preparing guidelines to facilitate the trade's understanding of and compliance with the relevant requirements. The CFS has also stepped up market surveillance to monitor the situation and remind the trade to adhere to the new requirements.