Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 MAY 2024 | Singapore | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | The report discussed food and agricultural export product certificate required by the Singapore Government. | Click here |
| 2 | 07 MAY 2024 | Singapore | FAIRS Country Report Annual | The report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore. Updates in this report include modifications to the Singapore Food Regulations (guidelines governing imported food), including the draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which is targeted to come into effect in the second quarter of this year. | Click here |
| 3 | 15 MAY 2023 | Singapore | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | The report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore. Updates include the Food (Amendment) Regulations 2022 that came into effect July 31, 2022. | Click here |
| 4 | 03 MAY 2023 | Singapore | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report discussed food and agricultural export product certificates currently required by the Singapore Government. | Click here |
| 5 | 11 OCT 2022 | Singapore | FAIRS Export Certificate Report | This report discusses food and agricultural export product certificates currently required by the Singapore Government | Click here |
| 6 | 11 OCT 2022 | Singapore | FAIRS Annual Country Report | This report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore. Updates in this report include modifications to the Singapore Food Regulations (guidelines governing imported food) | Click here |
| 7 | 01 FEB 2021 | Singapore | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore. | Click here |
| 8 | 01 FEB 2021 | Singapore | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report discusses food and agricultural export product certificates currently required by the Singapore Government. | Click here |
| 9 | 31 JAN 2019 | Singapore | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This report discusses food and agricultural export product certificates currently required by the Singapore Government. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is the national authority responsible for ensuring food safety and food regulations in the country. In April 2019, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will take over AVA’s food related work, including regulatory responsibilities. | Click here |
| 10 | 30 JAN 2019 | Singapore | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore. Although the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is currently the national body responsible for implementing food regulations in the country, a new government agency called the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is scheduled to take over food-related regulatory responsibilities in April 2019. Updates in this report include modifications to the Singapore Food Regulations (guidelines governing imported food) and details on the Sale of Food Act of 2017, which came into operation on February 1, 2018. | Click here |
| 11 | 16 NOV 2017 | Singapore | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report presents regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Singapore. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is the national authority responsible for ensuring food safety and food regulations in the country. AVA regularly reviews and updates Food Regulations. The report also includes contact information for government regulatory agencies and import specialists. Updates include key amendments to the Sale of Food Act and changes to such regulations as the use of additives; expanded use of existing additives and health claims and stricter requirements to protect public health. For detailed information on certificates to export to Singapore, please refer to the latest GAIN FAIRS Certificate Report 2017 | Click here |
| 12 | 15 DEC 2016 | Singapore | Singapore : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative. | Click here |
| 13 | 15 DEC 2016 | Singapore | Singapore : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | The report provides information on export certificates that the Singapore government requires. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority is the national authority responsible for ensuring food safety and food regulations in the country. | Click here |
| 14 | 31 DEC 2015 | Singapore | Singapore : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report provides information on the what export certificates the Singapore government requires. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA; www.ava.gov.sg) is the national authority responsible for ensuring food safety and food regulations in the country. While Singapore maintains a generally liberal and open trade system, the country has strict regulations on the imports of meats, poultry and shellfish. | Click here |
| 15 | 07 MAR 2014 | Singapore | Singapore Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report contains information and regulations on importing and marketing food products in Singapore. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is the national authority for food regulations. AVA’s website (www.ava.gov.sg) is the best source of information on Singapore’s import regulations. | Click here |
| 16 | 05 DEC 2012 | Singapore | Singapore Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Singapore is almost completely dependent on imports for its food security. While import regulations can be stringent, they are generally predictable, transparent, and science-based. | Click here |