Vienna-based precision fermentation company Fermify has submitted a regulatory dossier for its animal-free casein to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), marking a significant step towards commercializing its dairy protein alternative in the Asian market. The company aims to produce sustainable dairy proteins without using animals, and its casein product, produced through precision fermentation, can replicate the functional properties of traditional dairy proteins, enabling the creation of cheese that melts and stretches without the need for cow's milk.

Fermify previously submitted its casein dossier to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2024, achieving self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. The CEO and founder of Fermify, Eva Sommer, highlights Singapore's role as a global leader in food tech regulation and a gateway to the Asian market. The submission to the SFA is seen as a crucial step in bringing Fermify's technology to consumers and food manufacturers, providing a sustainable solution to environmental and ethical concerns associated with conventional dairy production.