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The licence fee is $84.00 per annum. 3) In addition, an import permit issued by SFA is required for every consignment of fish products. The cargo clearance permit approved by SFA (Seafood) in the TradeNet system serves an SFA import/export permit.
All traders who wish to import, export or transship food products are required by law to either obtain a relevant trader’s licence or register with SFA. *Please note that all existing licences issued by AVA before 1 Apr 2019 will remain valid till the stated expiry date. A licence is required when you are:
Importers must ensure that the food imported for sale in Singapore must be safe for consumption and meet our food safety regulations and requirements. Only traders who are licensed or registered with SFA can import food for commercial sale.
The SFA will replace the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) to oversee Singapore’s food safety and security. Concurrently, all non-food plant and animal related functions of AVA will be transferred to the National Parks Board (NParks). NParks will be the lead agency for animal and wildlife management, as well as animal and plant health.
Registration to Import Processed Food Products and Food Appliances is required if Traders involve in the import of processed food (not containing meat and fish products, fresh fruits and vegetables) and food appliances. Licence Pre-requisites : 1.Top Up CPF Medisave. 2.Activate UEN with Singapore Customs.
Structure. The meat, fish or egg processing establishment must be located away from objectionable odours, smoke, dust and other contaminants. The location of the processing establishments must be sited in industrial areas designated as food zones or in areas with compatible industrial uses.
The relevant import license/registration with the AVA and an import permit are required before a business may import food into Singapore. The import license is valid for one year, and an import permit is required per consignment.
