Registration to Import Processed Food Products and Food Appliances (Excluding Meat and Fish Products, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables) Description :
Revised licence name : Registration to Import Processed Food Products and Food Appliances. | 1 | Do I need to apply for this licence?
You need to apply for this Registration Number with the Quarantine & Inspection Department (QID) of Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) if you intend to import processed food products and food appliances.
This particular Registration Number excludes import of primary produce like meat and fish products, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables. Primary produce require different licences.
Examples of processed food products including raw spices, raw or semi processed food ingredients, flour, bottled water, liquors, wines, confectioneries, noodles & pasta, beverages, etc.
Food appliances are used for containing food. Examples would be plastic bowls and porcelain cups.
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| 2 | What conditions do I need to fulfill?
To apply for this Registration Number, you must first have a Singapore registered company with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). You must also register your company's Unique Entity Number (UEN) with the Singapore Customs at https://www.tradexchange.gov.sg. You may contact Singapore Customs at Tel: 6355 2000 (press *0)for further clarification.
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| 3 | What supporting documents do I need to submit?
You should have the following document ready when applying for this Registration Number:
- Notification for registration of Unique Entity Number (UEN) with the Singapore Customs.
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| 4 | How soon can my application be processed?
The Estimated Processing Time is 3 working days provided all documents or information given are truthful and correct.
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| 5 | How much does this licence cost and how long is it valid?
Please note that is an administrative fee of $21.50 (inclusive of 7% GST) for each new application submitted.
The Registration Number is subjected to Annual Renewal. A renewal notice will be sent to the registered importer prior to the expiry date of his Registration Number. Currently, the renewal is FREE. | 6 | Who can I contact for further details?
If you need further information, please call the persons listed below. | S/No. | Name Of Officers | Telephone No. | Enquiries On | | 1 | TradeNet Officer | 63250783
63250784 | Importer's registration and general import procedures | | 2 | Lim Tiong Peng | 63258496 | Importer's registration and general import procedures | | 3 | June Choo | 63257664 | Importer's registration and general import procedures | | 4 | Mrs Koh-Ho She Luan | 63257623 | Importer's registration and general import procedures | 5 | 7 | What is the application process like?
To apply, you may personally or authorise a representative to apply on your behalf via the Online Business Licensing Service.
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| 8 | Other frequently asked questions
Q My company already has an AVA licence for the import of fresh fruits & vegetables. Does my company still need to register if I import products under QID's control?
Yes, your company still needs to register with QID(AVA).
Q Why must I, as a food importer register?
Registration of importers will enhance AVA's ability for tracking and source tracing of processed food and food appliances imports, which is consistent with AVA's current system of control over imports of fresh food produce such as meat, fish and vegetables. Registration of importers also facilitates effective communication and implementation of regulatory measures to ensure food safety. For instance, it will help in fast identification of food importers, enabling swift actions to be taken to prevent unsafe food from entering Singapore.
Q Can I register as an importer after 1April 2003?
You can still apply to register as a food importer even after 1 Apr 2003.
Q When declaring my import permit, where do I fill in the Registration Number?
You are required to declare your Registration Number in the Licence field in TradeNet when applying for import permits.
Q If I declare food products for transit trade using the Unique Entity Number (UEN) 99991000000G. Do I need to be registered?
If trader imports food products using the Unique Entity Number (UEN) 99991000000G, the declaring agent needs to be registered with QID(AVA). The declaring agent should also declare their Registration Number in the Licence field in TradeNet when applying for import permits.
Q I am importing food appliances ie porcelain food wares, pots & pans, do I need to register?
Yes, your company will have to register with QID (AVA) via the same process as described above.
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