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e.g. CITES Permit, Certificate of Freedom From Disease Within Singapore, Export Health Certificate, etc.

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    Singapore Food Agency
    Export Health CertificateInfo icon

    The Export Health Certificate is issued to traders, to certify a food consignment as fit for human consumption, and meeting safety standards or other required criteria to facilitate the export of this food consignment. This certificate is only issued for food consignments manufactured or processed or packed in a food processing establishment licensed by Singapore Food Agency.

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    Food Shop LicenceInfo icon

    For the operation of a food shop where there is retail sale of food and/or beverage.
    Selected retail foodshops are required to implement the mandatory ES regime and submit the Environmental Sanitation Programme (ESP) within 1 month to NEA.

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    Food Stall LicenceInfo icon

    For the operation of a foodstall where there is retail sale of food and/or beverage in a foodshop such as private eating houses, coffeeshops, food courts, canteens and private markets.

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    Free Sale Certificate (Animal Feed)Info icon

    The Registration to Import Animal Feed may be issued by Singapore Food Agency. This registration is issued to importers to import animal feed.

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    Free Sale Certificate (Food)Info icon

    The Free Sale Certificate (Food) allows exporters to get Singapore Food Agency endorsement for their
    - Meat and Fish products intended for export.
    - Locally processed meat and fish products intended for export
    - Processed food products intended for export

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    Health Certificate for Export of Live Foodfish for BreedingInfo icon

    The Health Certificate for Export of Live Foodfish is issued by Singapore Food Agency that allows exporters to export live food fish for farming.

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    Licence for Import/Export/Transhipment of Meat and Fish ProductsInfo icon

    LICENCE FOR IMPORT/EXPORT/ TRANSSHIPMENT OF MEAT AND FISH PRODUCTS is required if Traders involved in the import/export/transshipment of meat and fish products.

    Licence Pre-requisites :
    1.Top Up CPF Medisave.
    2.Activate UEN with Singapore Customs.
    3.Submit original GIRO form.

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    Licence for Import/Transhipment of Fresh Fruits and VegetablesInfo icon

    LICENSE FOR IMPORT/TRANSSHIPMENT OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES is required if Traders involved in the import/transshipment of fresh fruits and vegetables.

    Licence Pre-requisites :
    1.Top Up CPF Medisave.
    2.Activate UEN with Singapore Customs.
    3.Submit original GIRO form.

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    Licence to Import PoultryInfo icon

    The Licence to Import Poultry is issued to importers by Singapore Food Agency to import Broiler Chickens and Broiler Ducks

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    Licence to Import Sheep & GoatsInfo icon

    The Licence to Import Sheep and Goats is issued to importers by Singapore Food Agency to import Sheep and Goats.

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    Licence to Import Table EggsInfo icon

    The Licence to Import Table Eggs is issued to importers by Singapore Food Agency to import Table Eggs.

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    Licence to Import/Export/Transship Animals, Birds and BiologicsInfo icon

    The Licence to Import/Export/Transship Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics is issued by Singapore Food Agency. This licence is required if you intend to import/export/tranship animals, birds or their products into/out from Singapore.

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    Licence to Manufacture and Process of Animal FeedInfo icon

    The Licence to Manufacture and Process of Animal Feed for food producing animals and both food producing and non-food producing animals is issued by Singapore Food Agency. If your intention is to manufacture and process animal feed for non-food producing animals (including dog biscuits, pastries or confectionary items, etc) only, please apply the corresponding licence from Animal & Veterinary Service, a cluster of National Parks Board.

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    Licence to Operate Slaughter-houseInfo icon

    In Singapore, all slaughter-houses must be licensed by the Singapore Food Agency before they are permitted to carry out any food processing or storage for wholesale distribution.

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    Licence to Operate a ColdstoreInfo icon

    In Singapore, all cold stores for meat & seafood products must be licensed by the Singapore Food Agency before they are permitted to carry out any storage for wholesale distribution.

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    Licence to Operate a Food Processing EstablishmentInfo icon

    In Singapore, all food processing establishments must be licensed by Singapore Food Agency before they are permitted to carry out any food processing for wholesale distribution.

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    Permit for Temporary FairInfo icon

    A temporary set up with makeshift stalls to sell food and or goods.

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    Registration of Food Storage WarehousesInfo icon

    In Singapore, all food storage warehouse must be licensed by the Singapore Food Agency before they are permitted to carry out any storage for wholesale distribution.

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    Registration to Import Animal FeedInfo icon

    The Registration to Import Animal Feed is issued by Singapore Food Agency. This registration is issued to importers to import animal feed.

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    Registration to Import Live Frogs for Human ConsumptionInfo icon

    The Registration to Import Live Frogs for Human Consumption is issued by Singapore Food Agency. This registration is issued to importers to import live frogs intended for human consumption.

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    Registration to Import Processed Food Products and Food AppliancesInfo icon

    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.
    3.Submit original GIRO form.

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    Rice LicenceInfo icon

    In Singapore, rice is a controlled item under the Price Control Act (Chapter 244) and the Price Control (Rice) 1990 issued by the Minister of Trade and Industry.

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    Supermarket LicenceInfo icon

    For the operation of a supermarket with the sale / preparation of raw and cooked foods.

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    Temporary Fair Stall LicenceInfo icon

    Makeshift stall in a temporary fair

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    Veterinary CertificateInfo icon

    The Veterinary Certificate will be issued by Singapore Food Agency. This certificate allows exporters to get endorsement for certification of health and/or testing of the animals for diseases required by the destination country.

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