Competent Authorities Requirements for Controlled Items

Competent Authorities’ Requirements for Controlled Items Overview

Learn how to comply with Competent Authorities’ requirements for controlled items, including identifying the correct Harmonised System code and Competent Authorities for your goods, and meeting their regulatory requirements for TradeNet permit applications.

Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

Guide to importing sand and granite regulated by BCA.

Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

Requirements for importing, exporting, or transhipping controlled substances regulated by CNB.

Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Licensing and permit requirements for exporting rubber from Singapore.

Health Sciences Authority (HSA)

Import declaration requirements for health products regulated by HSA.

Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)

Import of fruits machines and jackpot machines is regulated by GRA.

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA)

TradeNet permit requirements for publications and telecommunication equipment imports.

Land Transport Authority (LTA)

Importing PABs and motorised PMDs requires LTA approval and a TradeNet import permit. Approval is generally limited to compliant devices.

Ministry of Health (MOH)

MOH approval and a TradeNet Customs permit are required to import or tranship controlled biological agents and toxins under BATA.

National Environment Agency (NEA)

The import, export and transhipment of hazardous wastes, certain non-hazardous wastes, recyclables, used items, hazardous substances and chemicals (including PIC chemicals), ozone-depleting substances, hydrofluorocarbons, radioactive materials, and irradiating apparatus are regulated by NEA.

National Parks Board (NParks)

The import, export and transhipment of CITES specimens, plants, plant materials, live animals, birds, veterinary biologics, animal feed for non-food producing animals, animal products, and ornamental fishes are regulated by NParks.

Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

SCDF regulates the import of petroleum and flammable materials through licensing and TradeNet permit.

Singapore Customs

Guidance on controls, permits and restrictions for regulated goods and sanctioned trade activities.

Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

The import, export and transhipment of fruits, vegetables, livestock, animal products, meat, meat products, salted/preserved eggs, processed egg products, processed food, food appliances, rice, fish, and fish products are regulated by SFA.

Singapore Police Force (SPF)

Overview of SPF controls for GEW-regulated items and amusement game machines, including licence checks, document requirements, TradeNet declaration rules, and processing timelines.