CES Food DataBase

Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

• Import permits (confirmation of importable items).
• Importer registration

Review of General Food Standards + Hygiene Standards

• Preparation of raw materials and content, manufacturing process, and ingredient analysis.
• Review of food additive standards (check for compliance with limits)

(If necessary) Halal Certification

• Halal certification required for products and raw materials.

FTA Preparation of FTA Certificate of Origin

• Review of FTA agreement benefits (high benefit)
• Request FTA Certificate of Origin from the exporter

* Additional review required if RCEP Certificate of Origin is needed.

Compliance with Food Labeling Standards

• Mandatory Labeling Information, Nutrition Facts, Calorie Information
• Confirmation of Warning Phrases for Allergens

Import Food Inspection Submission Documents

• Quarantine Certificate, Sanitary Certificate, List of Ingredients and Contents, Manufacturing Process Diagram, Nutrition Facts, List of Food Additives

Import Customs Submission Documents

• Invoice, Packing List, B/L (Bill of Lading), FTA Certificate of Origin

Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

• Document Inspection (Consistency Between Product and Documents, Label Inspection)
• Physical Inspection (On-site Inspection)
• Sample Collection and Analytical Testing

Singapore Customs

• Submission of Import Declaration Form
• Application of FTA Agreement Tariff Rates
• Imposition of Customs Duties

* Generally, the application of FTA tariff rates is not beneficial as most tariffs are already 0%

After Customs Clearance, Release of Goods

• Inland Transportation