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Aleph Farms has received regulatory approval from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to sell its 'Cultivated Thin-Cut Steak' in the country.
The clearance marks the Israeli cultivated meat company’s second regulatory approval, following authorisation in Israel. According to Aleph Farms, it is currently the only company worldwide cleared to sell cultivated beef.
Singapore became the first country to approve a cultivated meat product in 2020 and has since developed a regulatory framework for assessing products produced using cell-cultivation technology.
Didier Toubia, co-founder and CEO of Aleph Farms, said the latest approval followed several years of work to demonstrate the product’s safety, reduce production costs and validate its commercial model.
“We are the only company cleared to sell cultivated beef, and one of a small number of companies holding two regulatory clearances, in Israel and Singapore,” Toubia said. “We have further submissions under review and expect additional clearances over the coming year.”
Aleph Farms plans to scale production through regional hubs and partnerships with existing manufacturers and supply chains, rather than developing large, centralised production facilities.
The company intends to use Singapore as a base for its activities across Asia, while Switzerland will serve as its European hub. Aleph Farms is currently preparing to establish its first production base in Switzerland.
The company said its cultivated products are designed to complement conventional beef production rather than replace it. Toubia described beef as a particularly compelling but technically challenging application for cultivated meat, owing to its position as both a premium and mass-market product.
Aleph Farms has not yet announced when its 'Cultivated Thin-Cut Steak' will become commercially available in Singapore or through which retail or foodservice channels it will be sold.