[4] It regulated food safety, safeguarded animal and plant health, and facilitated the agri-food and fisheries trade sectors.

All non-food plant and animal-related functions of the AVA were transferred to the National Parks Board (NParks) under Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS).

Working closely with animal welfare organisations, AVA aims to drive home the message of "A Pet is for Life".

By providing technical expertise and consultancy services, AVA is making investments in new sources of food supply for Singapore.

AVA have been appointed as the national authority responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).