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Businesses that Need Licence / Permit / Registration for Import / Export

You must have the necessary licences, registrations, or permits from SFA to import, export or tranship food and food products regulated by SFA.

 

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To import, export, or tranship food and food products, you need a licence or registration from SFA. You will also need a Cargo Clearance Permit (CCP) for every consignment.

For example, meat products are regulated by SFA. To import, you must have a Licence for Import/Export/Transhipment of Meat and Fish Products from SFA. In addition, you must obtain a CCP approved by SFA for every consignment.

What licence, registration or permit do I need for the food and food products regulated by SFA? 

In addition to the CCPs, the licence, registration or permits you must obtain for food and food products regulated by SFA are listed in the table below.

ClassificationImportTranshipExport
Meat & Meat ProductsLicence for Import/Export/Transhipment of Meat and Fish Products

Fish & Fish ProductsLicence for Import/Export/Transhipment of Meat and Fish Products
Fresh Fruits & VegetablesLicence for Import/Transhipment of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
N.A.
Shell EggsLicence to Import Shell Eggs
Import/Export/ Transhipment of Birds/Eggs (Commercial Purpose) Permit
Processed EggsRegistration to Import Processed Food Products and Food AppliancesN.A.N.A.
Processed Food and Food AppliancesRegistration to Import Processed Food Products and Food Appliances
N.A.N.A.
Animal FeedRegistration to import Animal Feed
N.A.N.A.
Live PoultryLicence to Import PoultryLicence to Import/Export/Tranship Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics
Live Poultry – Day Old Chicks and Hatching EggsLicence to Import/Export/Tranship Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics
Livestock – Sheep and GoatsLicence to Import/Export/Tranship Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics

Licence to Import Sheep & Goats

Special Slaughter Permit

N.A.N.A.
Live Stock – PigsLicence to Import PigsLicence to Import/Export/Tranship Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics
Live Stock – Fish/Seafood

Licence to Import/Export/Transhipment of Meat and Fish Products

Registration to Import Live Frogs for Human Consumption

RiceA licence is required to import (into Singapore or Singapore Free Trade Zone), re-export, and carry out wholesale dealings in rice.

For more information on permit applications for import, HS codes, current rice licenses, the government-designated warehouses, and FAQs, please visit the Rice Website.

What do I need to apply for a licence, registration or permit for import / export? 

To learn more about the eligibility and requirements, see Requirements for Licence / Permit / Registration for Import / Export.

How do I apply for a licence, registration or permit for import/export?

Go to Application Process & Fees for Licence / Permit / Registration for Import / Export.

 

For more information
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.

Last Updated 19 Oct 2024


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