Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-III§21 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
Not specified |
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Singapore's framework for import controls has remained substantially unchanged since 2012. Import controls are maintained mainly for health, safety, environmental and national security reasons, or under international agreements. Restricted imports (other than prohibited items) are subject to licensing requirements, which may be automatic or non-automatic depending on the product. The licensing system applies to restricted imports from all countries. Products subject to automatic import licensing include: mastering and replication equipment for CDs, CD ROMs, VCDs, DVDs and DVD-ROMs; films, video tapes and video games; and publications (includes books, magazines, sound recordings, pictures or drawings, and photographs). Table 3.5 lists goods subject to import prohibitions or non-automatic licensing.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other |
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Table 3.5 Goods subject to import prohibitions or non-automatic licensing
General description of the restriction WTO justification/grounds for restriction Administering agency
Prohibitions
Asbestos GATT Art. XX(b); Rotterdam Convention National Environment Agency
(...)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and their substitutes GATT Art. XX(b); Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions National Environment Agency
Certain ozone-depleting substances (including chlorofluorocarbons) GATT Art. XX(b); Montreal Protocol; UNFCCC National Environment Agency
(...)
Import prohibitions except under defined conditions
Halons GATT Art. XX(b); Montreal Protocol; UNFCCC National Environment Agency
(...)
Non-automatic import licensing
Endangered animal and plant species (CITES specimens and products) GATT Art. XX(b); CITES Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority
(...)
Hazardous substances GATT Art. XX(b) National Environment Agency
Hazardous waste GATT Art. XX(b);
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal National Environment Agency
Radioactive materials, ionizing radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionizing radiation irradiating apparatus GATT Art. XX(b); IAEA's Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources National Environment Agency
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Environment
Endangered
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-III§31 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences |
Not specified |
Relevant information
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The Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations is the main piece of legislation governing export controls in Singapore. Export controls are maintained mainly for security, health, and environmental concerns, or under international agreements. Requirements can take the form of an advance notification, a licence or a permit. Table 3.6 provides a list of products subject to export prohibitions or non-automatic licensing in Singapore.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.6 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences |
Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other |
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Table 3.6 Goods subject to export prohibitions and non-automatic licensing
Type of restriction/product Justification/ grounds for restriction Administering agency
Export prohibitions
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and their substitutes GATT Art. XX(b); Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions National Environment Agency
Certain ozone-depleting substances (including chlorofluorocarbons) GATT Art. XX(b); Montreal Protocol; UNFCCC National Environment Agency
(...)
Export prohibitions (except under defined conditions)
Halons GATT Art. XX(b); Montreal Protocol; UNFCCC National Environment Agency
(...)
Non-automatic licensing
Endangered animal and plant species (CITES specimens and products) GATT Art. XX(b); Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority
Hazardous substances GATT Art. XX(b) National Environment Agency
Hazardous waste GATT Art. XX(b);
Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal National Environment Agency
Radioactive materials, ionizing radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionizing radiation irradiating apparatus GATT Art. XX(b); International Atomic Energy Agency's Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources National Environment Agency
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Pesticides GATT Art. XX(b); Rotterdam Convention National Environment Agency
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Environment
Endangered
Hazardous
Waste
Energy
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-III§45 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Not specified |
Relevant information
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(...) Other agencies involved in the development of technical regulations include: Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, National Environment Agency, and the Public Utilities Board.
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Natural resources
Environment
Water
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-III§52 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Measures |
Conformity assessment procedures |
Not specified |
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The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) of SPRING (Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board) is responsible for accrediting conformity assessment bodies. (...) The SAC operates accreditation programmes in: (...) environmental, medical, medical imaging, electrical, non-destructive testing, (...) quality management systems certification bodies such as for quality (ISO 9001), environmental (ISO 14001), (...) ISO 22000 and water efficiency (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-III§54 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Other |
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The main statutes governing SPS measures are the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority Act; the Animal and Birds Act; the Control of Plants Act; the Wholesome Meat and Fish Act; the Sale of Food Act; the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act; the Wild Animals and Birds Act; the Fisheries Act; and the Feeding Stuffs Act.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-III§63 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Measures |
Other price and market based measures |
Other |
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The Competition Act applies to all undertakings, i.e. all natural or legal persons capable of commercial or economic activity, regardless of whether they are foreign-owned, Singapore-owned, or owned by the Government or its statutory boards. The legislation does not cover activities, agreements, and conduct of the Government, statutory bodies, or entities acting on their behalf. Some sectors are excluded from the law due to public interest considerations (e.g. national security concerns), or because they already have sectoral competition frameworks. These include: energy, telecommunications and postal services, media, and airport services. Excluded activities include: the supply of piped water; supply of wastewater management services; supply of scheduled bus and rail services; and maritime cargo terminal operations.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-IV§7 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Manufacturing |
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The precision engineering industry is a key supplier for industries such as electronics, marine, aerospace, oil and gas, and medical devices. There are about 2,700 enterprises in these industries. The design and assembly of machinery and systems subsector includes machine tools, and semiconductor and solar equipment makers. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/343/REV.1 |
S-IV§50 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Services |
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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is responsible for implementing maritime policy, including the management of port waters and ensuring navigational safety, security and environmental protection, and licensing of maritime and port services and facilities. (...)
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