Fermify Becomes First to Submit Regulatory Dossier for Animal-Free Casein in Singapore
Vienna-based precision fermentation company Fermify has submitted a regulatory dossier for its animal-free casein to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The submission represents a step toward commercializing its dairy protein alternative in the Asian market. The company, which focuses on sustainable dairy production without the use of animals, previously submitted its casein dossier to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2024, where it achieved self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. Fermify’s casein, produced through precision fermentation, is designed to replicate the functional properties of traditional dairy proteins, enabling the production of cheese that melts and stretches without requiring milk from cows. The company emphasizes its product as a solution to the environmental and ethical concerns associated with conventional dairy. Eva Sommer, …
