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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/13 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Import licences, Other environmental requirements…
Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Manufacturing, Mining, Other Radiation Protection Act and its Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating radioactive materials
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Radiation Protection Act and its Regulations
Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences, transport permit and demonstration of proof of competency by importers
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017 Biodiversity and ecosystem Ban/Prohibition Other
Fisheries Act, 1966 QR No. 1: Prohibition on…
Fisheries Act, 1966

QR No. 1: Prohibition on the import of Piranhas

The Fisheries Act is an Act for the protection and conservation of fisheries, and to make provision for the control of fishing, the control of the marketing and distribution of fish and the use and control of fishing ports and harbours, for measures pertaining to the general welfare and improvement of the fishing industry in Singapore and for purposes incidental thereto. Administered by Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA)
Environment related objective
To prevent the invasion of Piranhas

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fisheries Act, 1966

QR No. 1: Prohibition on the import of Piranhas

The Fisheries Act is an Act for the protection and conservation of fisheries, and to make provision for the control of fishing, the control of the marketing and distribution of fish and the use and control of fishing ports and harbours, for measures pertaining to the general welfare and improvement of the fishing industry in Singapore and for purposes incidental thereto. Administered by Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA)
Piranhas
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Export licences, Import licences Agriculture
Control of Plants Act, 1993 QR No. 2: Non…
Control of Plants Act, 1993

QR No. 2: Non-automatic license for the import and export of specific plants, plant products and other materials (insects, micro-organisms and soil)

The Control of Plants Act is an Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the cultivation, import, transhipment and export of plants and plant products, the protection of plants and plant products against pests and diseases, the control of the introduction of pests into Singapore, the use of pesticides, the measures pertaining to the development and improvement of the plant industry in Singapore and for purposes connected therewith. Administered by AVA
Environment related objective
To protect the plants against pests and diseases.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Control of Plants Act, 1993

QR No. 2: Non-automatic license for the import and export of specific plants, plant products and other materials (insects, micro-organisms and soil)

The Control of Plants Act is an Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the cultivation, import, transhipment and export of plants and plant products, the protection of plants and plant products against pests and diseases, the control of the introduction of pests into Singapore, the use of pesticides, the measures pertaining to the development and improvement of the plant industry in Singapore and for purposes connected therewith. Administered by AVA
Specific plants, plant products and other materials.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act, 2006 …
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act, 2006

QR No. 3: Non-automatic licence on the import and export of endangered animal and plant species (CITES specimens and products)

The Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act is an Act to give effect to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora by controlling the importation, exportation, re-exportation and introduction from the sea of certain animals and plants, and parts and derivatives of such animals and plants, and for matters connected therewith. Administered by AVA
Environment related objective
To protect endangered animal and plant species.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act, 2006

QR No. 3: Non-automatic licence on the import and export of endangered animal and plant species (CITES specimens and products)

The Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act is an Act to give effect to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora by controlling the importation, exportation, re-exportation and introduction from the sea of certain animals and plants, and parts and derivatives of such animals and plants, and for matters connected therewith. Administered by AVA
“Plant” means any member of the Plant Kingdom, whether live or dead, and any readily recognisable part or derivative of a plant, “animal” means any member of the Animal Kingdom, and includes any readily recognisable part or derivative of an animal.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Export licences, Import licences Other
Animals and Birds Act, 1965 Feeding Stuffs Act,…
Animals and Birds Act, 1965
Feeding Stuffs Act, 1966

QR No. 4: Non-automatic license for the import and export of animals and animal products (including ornamental fish and livestock), animal products, eggs, veterinary biologics and vaccines, animal feed

The Animals and Birds Act is an Act for preventing the introduction into, and the spreading within, Singapore of diseases of animals, birds or fish; for the control of the movement of animals, birds or fish into, within and from Singapore; for the prevention of cruelty to animals, birds or fish; for measures pertaining to the general welfare and improvement of animals, birds or fish in Singapore and for purposes incidental thereto. Administered by AVA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against the spread of diseases of animals, birds and fish.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Animals and Birds Act, 1965
Feeding Stuffs Act, 1966

QR No. 4: Non-automatic license for the import and export of animals and animal products (including ornamental fish and livestock), animal products, eggs, veterinary biologics and vaccines, animal feed

The Animals and Birds Act is an Act for preventing the introduction into, and the spreading within, Singapore of diseases of animals, birds or fish; for the control of the movement of animals, birds or fish into, within and from Singapore; for the prevention of cruelty to animals, birds or fish; for measures pertaining to the general welfare and improvement of animals, birds or fish in Singapore and for purposes incidental thereto. Administered by AVA
“Animal” means any mammal (other than man) or fish and includes any other living creature that is prescribed as an animal for the purposes of this Act or that falls within a class of animals that is prescribed for those purposes
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Fish
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017 Biodiversity and ecosystem Ban/Prohibition Other
Animals and Birds Act, 1965 QR No. 9:…
Animals and Birds Act, 1965

QR No. 9: Prohibition on the import and export of the following breeds of dogs and their crosses: Pit Bull (which includes the American Pit Bull Terrier also known as the American Pit Bull and Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog), Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Akita, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Fila Brasileiro, and Perro de Presa Canario

Administered by AVA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against certain dogs and dog breeds that can be a threat to native ecosystem

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Animals and Birds Act, 1965

QR No. 9: Prohibition on the import and export of the following breeds of dogs and their crosses: Pit Bull (which includes the American Pit Bull Terrier also known as the American Pit Bull and Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog), Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Akita, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Fila Brasileiro, and Perro de Presa Canario

Administered by AVA
Specific breeds of dogs and their crosses: Pit Bull (which includes the American Pit Bull Terrier also known as the American Pit Bull and Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog) Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Akita, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Fila Brasileiro, and Perro de Presa Canario)
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017 Biodiversity and ecosystem Ban/Prohibition Other
Animals and Birds Act, 1965 QR No. 10:…
Animals and Birds Act, 1965

QR No. 10: Prohibition on the import & export of Bengal and Savannah cat crosses 4th generation crosses and below from the ancestral stock of Prionailurus bengalensis and Leptailurus serval respectively.

Administered by AVA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against certain cats and cat breeds that can be a threat to native ecosystem

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Animals and Birds Act, 1965

QR No. 10: Prohibition on the import & export of Bengal and Savannah cat crosses 4th generation crosses and below from the ancestral stock of Prionailurus bengalensis and Leptailurus serval respectively.

Administered by AVA
Specific breeds of cats and their crosses: Bengal and Savannah cat crosses 4th generation crosses and below from the ancestral stock of Prionailurus bengalensis and Leptailurus serval respectively
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management Act and…
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 39: Prohibition on the import of PCB and its substitutes

The Environmental Protection and Management Act is an Act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith. Administered by National Environment Agency (NEA)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting PCBs and its substitutes

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Rotterdam and or Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 39: Prohibition on the import of PCB and its substitutes

The Environmental Protection and Management Act is an Act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith. Administered by National Environment Agency (NEA)
Various, including aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, mirex, and toxaphene, PCBs.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management Act and…
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 40: Non-automatic license for the import and export of Hazardous Substances

Administered by NEA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against hazardous substances

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 40: Non-automatic license for the import and export of Hazardous Substances

Administered by NEA
" Hazardous substance" does not include any ozone depleting substance specified in Part I of the Second Schedule of the Act other than methyl bromide
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
2020160223.
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management Act and…
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 41: Non-automatic license on the export of chemicals: Pesticides

The Environmental Protection and Management Act is an act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith. Administered by NEA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against chemicals/pesticides

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (the Rotterdam Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 41: Non-automatic license on the export of chemicals: Pesticides

The Environmental Protection and Management Act is an act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith. Administered by NEA
Detailed product description available in the link provided in column 3.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution