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VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR IMPORTATION OF  
POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS   
  
Singapore Food Agency (SFA)  
 
 
POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS  
 
a) Infection with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiable 
disease in the country of export . 
 
b) The country has been free from high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) for 
the past twelve ( 12) months prior to export1. 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following 
condition must be met: the country has been free from HPAI for past 28 days following a 
stamping out policy in accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.  
 
OR 
 
The products have been subjected to heat treatment that is sufficient for 
inactivation of Avian Influenza virus in accordance with OIE guidelines.  
 
c) The country is not practising AI vaccination to control the disease.  
 
d) The meat has been derived from animals which were born and bred in the 
country of origin since birth.  
 
e) The mea t has been derived from animals which have passed ante -mortem 
and post -mortem inspection and found to be free from infectious and 
contagious diseases. Ante -mortem and post -mortem inspections have been 
carried out by veterinarians or meat inspectors under d irect supervision of 
government veterinarians.  
 
f) The meat has been derived from animals which were slaughtered, 
processed, packed  and stored under sanitary conditions under official 
veterinary supervision in establishments approved by the Director -General, 
Food Administration for export to Singapore.  
 
g) The meat has not been treated with chemical preservatives or other 
substances inj urious to health.  
 
h) The meat has been inspected and found fit for human consumption and every 
precaution must be taken to prevent contamination prior to export.  
 
i) Retort processed meat products (e.g. canned meat) have been heat treated 
(sterilising process  with sterilising value of not less than Fo3) to commercial 
sterility in hermetically sealed containers and are shelf stable at ambient 
temperatures.  
  
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II. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR CHILLED POULTRY  
 
a) The product must not be derived from thawed frozen poultry.  
 
b) The product is sealed with leak -proof packaging under modified atmosphere 
conditions or other applicable packaging, and has a shelf life of at least 14 
days at ≤ 4 °C.  
 
  
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VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR IMPORTATION OF 
TABLE EGGS   
  
Singapore Food Agency (SFA)  
 
 
TABLE EGGS  
 
a) Infection with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiable 
disease in the country of export . 
 
b) The country has been free from high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) for 
the past twelve ( 12) months prior to export1. 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following 
condition must be met: the country has been free from HPAI for past 28 days following a 
stamping out policy in accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code . 
 
c) The eggs are unfertilized and derived from layer flocks kept in a farm 
accredited for the import of eggs by SFA . 
 
d) The farm where the eggs originate has been tested and found to be free from 
Salmonella  Enteritidis, and no ca se of velogenic Newcastle disease has been 
diagnosed on the farm for the last three (3) months prior to export . 
  
e) The eggs have a fully developed shell and were clean, fres h and fit for human 
consumption.  
 
f) The eggs have been handled  and packed in  appropriately sanitised 
packaging materials and containers in a hygienic manner . 
 
g) Additives and/or colouring matters injurious to health have not been added.  
 
h) Eggs exported from each farm shall be accompanied by a veterinary 
certificate dated within seven days of export . 
 
i) If eggs are transported in reefer containers, the temperature must be 
maintained throughout such that the products would arrive in sanitary and 
fresh condition.  
 
j) The eggs must be labelled with a unique identifier code, issued by the 
country’s competent au thority or SFA, to identify the producing farm.  
 
 
It is recommended that suppliers and importers also put in place a cold chain 
management for table eggs.   
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VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR IMPORTATION OF 
EGG PRODUCTS  
 
Singapore Food Agency (SFA)  
 
PROCESSED EGGS  
This category refers to: Powdered / liquid pasteurised  eggs (eg.  egg white, egg yolk, blends 
of whites/yolks; Whole egg products (eg. hard boiled eggs, whole egg omelettes).  
 
j) Infection with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiable 
disease in the country of export.  
 
k) The country has been free from high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) for the 
past twelve ( 12) months prior to export1. 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following 
condition must be met: the country has been free from HPAI for past 28 days following a 
stamping out policy in accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code . 
 
OR  
 
The products have been  subjected to heat treatment that is sufficient for 
inactivation of Avian Influenza virus in accordance with OIE guidelines.  
 
l) The eggs used for processing have been cleaned using an automated egg 
washer; OR  
 
had a fully developed shell and were clean and dry before they were broken.  
 
m) The product s have been  subjected to heat treatment and have been  free of 
pathogenic micro -organisms, especially Salmonella.  
 
n) Additives  and/or colouring matters injurious to health have not been  added.  
 
o) The product s have been  handled and packed in a hygienic manner and are free 
from contaminants.  
 
 
SALTED / PRESERVED EGGS  
 
a) Raw eggs have been  sourced from farms regulated by the Competent Authority 
of the exporting country.  
 
b) Additives  and/or colouring matters injurious to healt h have not been  added.  
 
c) The products have been  tested and found free from Sudan red dye, nitrofurans 
and its metabolites.  
 
d) The products have been  handled and packed in a hygienic manner and are free 
of contaminants.  
  
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VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR IMPORTATION OF 
PASTEURISED SHELL EGGS   
 
Singapore Food Agency  (SFA) 
 
PASTEURISED SHELL EGGS  
 
a) Infection with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiable 
disease in the country of export . 
 
b) The country has been free from high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) for 
the past twelve ( 12) months prior to export1. 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following 
condition must be met: the country has been free from HPAI for past 28 days following a 
stamping out policy in accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.   
 
OR  
 
The products have been subjected to heat treatment that is sufficient for 
inactivation of Avian  Influenza virus in accordance with OIE guidelines.  
 
c) The eggs used for processing have been sourced from layer flocks kept in a 
farm accredited by SFA.  
 
d) The eggs used for pasteurisation  have a fully developed shell and  were 
clean , fresh  and fit for human consumption.  
 
e) The products have been subjected to heat treatment and have been free of 
pathogenic micro -organisms, especially Salmonella.  
 
f) Additives and/or colouring matters injurious to health have not been added.  
 
g) The eggs have been handled and packed in appropriately sanitised 
packaging materials and containers in a hygienic manner.   
 
h) Traceability of eggs from its producing farm to processing through a reliable 
system is in place.  
 
i) During transportation of eggs, the temperature must be maintained 
throughout such that the products would arrive in sanitary and fresh 
condition.  
 
 
  
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 j) The eggs must be labelled with a unique identifier code, issued by the 
country’s competent authority or SF A, to identify eggs which have undergone 
pasteurisation and its  producing farm . 
 
It is recommended that suppliers and importers also put in place a cold chain 
management for pasteurised shell eggs.  
  
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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE  
 
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT (CHAP.7)  
 
VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
DOMESTIC BIRDS  
 
I COUNTRY OF EXPORT  
 Malaysia.  
 
II PURPOSE  
 Slaughter for consumption.  
 
III  IMPORT LICENCE  
 The importer must have a valid licence to import issued by the Singapore Food Agency  (SFA) of Singapore.  
Each consignment of domestic birds shall be accompanied by a valid TradeNet Cargo Clearance Permit 
(CCP).  
 
IV VETERINARY CERTIFICATION  
 Each consignme nt of domestic birds shall be accompanied by a veterinary certificate dated within seven 
(7) days of import, signed or endorsed by a veterinarian duly authorised by the Government Veterinary 
Authority of the country of export, giving details of the consign ment (consignor, consignee, quantity, farm 
code and type of domestic bird, name and address of the farm of origin) and certifying to the effect that:  
(i) Infect ion with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiable disease in the 
country of export;  
(ii) the disease -free zones in the States of Johore, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Perak and 
Pahang have been free from high pathogenicity avian in fluenza (HPAI) for the past twelve ( 12) 
months prior to export1; 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following condition 
must be met: the country has been free from HPAI for past 28 days following a stamping out policy in 
accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.  
 
(iii) the disease -free zones in the States of Johore, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Perak and 
Pahang have been free from low pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI) of the H5 and H7 subtypes 
for the past three (3) months prior to export;  
(iv) the poultry originated from a flock  that was monitored for avian influenza viruses and was found 
to be negative;  
(v) the accredited farm where the poultry originated, there has been no case of velogenic Newcastle 
disease, Fowl Cholera for the last three months and, the farm has been tested and found to be 
free from Salmonella  Enteritidis ; 
(vi) the consignment of domestic bird s are derived from flocks clinically healthy and free from any signs 
of infectious disease;  
(vii) (in the case of ducks ) the ducks are derived from a farm where no case of duck virus enteritis has 
occurred in the past six (6) months prior to export . 
(viii) (in the case  of ducks from disease -free zones in Perak ) the ducks were tested negative for HPAI 
and H5 and H7 LPAI not more than four teen (14) days prior to the date of export.  
 
V DECLARATION FROM MASTER/CAPTAIN OF SHIP/AIRCRAFT   
 Not required.  
 
VI QUARANTINE   
 No qua rantine.  
 
 
  
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 VII APPLICATION FOR IMPORT LICENCE   
 The importer or his agent must apply for the Import License by submitting an online application through 
LicenceOne  (http://www.sfa.gov.sg/e -services ) two weeks prior to the arrival of animals.  
 
VIII NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL   
 Not required.  
 
 
IX VETERINARY INSPECTION   
 On arrival at the port of entry in Singapore, the documents (CCP, Veterinary Health Certificate) shall be 
presented to and examined by an authorised Officer.  If the documents are in order and the birds are 
healthy, the consignment shall be released to the  importer.  
 
X  PENALTY   
 All imports must comply fully with the conditions of the Import Licence and Veterinary Conditions, unless 
prior written approval has been obtained from SFA. Any consignment of animals or related products that 
do not meet the requir ements may be detained, returned to the country of export or destroyed at the 
discretion of the Director -General, Animal Health and Welfare . In addition, the importer shall be guilty of an 
offence under the Animals and Birds Act Section 8(1) and shall be l iable on conviction to a fine not 
exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.  
 
XI FEES   
 The fee must be paid for each consignment on issuance of the CCP through inter -bank GIRO.  
 (i) Import Licence  for domestic birds      -     see Fee Schedule:  Attachment -2.  
 
XII OTHER REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION  
 (i) The domestic birds must be derived from farms accredited by SFA.  Each consignment must be 
derived from a single farm.  Application for accreditation o f farm may be made by supplying detailed 
technical information of the farm e.g. name, address and location, size, population of poultry, breed, 
estimated production per month, sanitation and hygiene, management practice, vaccination regime 
through the comp etent Veterinary Authority of the country of origin, i.e. Director -General of 
Veterinary Services, Malaysia.  
 (ii) Any expenditure incurred in the process of importation shall be borne by the importer.  
 (iii) Regulations and fees are subject to change without notice notwithstanding the issuance of a Licence 
by SFA. 
 (iv) Domestic birds include domestic fowls or chicke ns, ducks, geese, turkeys, silkies, quails, chukar 
partridges, and pigeons.  
 (v) Importation of endangered species is subject to CITES regulations.  
 (vi) Importation of rock pigeons is not allowed.  
 
 
 
 
 
ISSUED BY:  
SENIOR  DIRECTOR, JOINT OPERATIONS DIVISIO N 
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
 APPLICATION/ENQUIRIES : 
SENIOR  DIRECTOR, LICENSING DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
https://csp.sfa.gov.sg/feedback  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE  
 
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT  (CHAP.7)  
 
 
VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
HATCHING EGGS (1/2)   
 
 
I COUNTRY OF EXPORT  
 Malaysia  
 
II PURPOSE  
 Any purpose.  
 
III  IMPORT LICENCE  
 Each consignment of eggs shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the Singapore Food 
Agency  (SFA) of Singapore.  
 
IV VETERINARY CERTIFICATION  
 Each consignment of eggs shall be accompanied by a veterinary certificate dated within seven days (7) of 
import and signed or endorsed by a veterinarian duly authorised by the Government Veterinary Authority 
of the country of export giving details of the consignment (consignor, consignee, quantity, farm code and 
breed, name and address of the farm and hatchery  where applicable) and certifying to the effect that:  
(i) Infection with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiable disease in the 
country of export;  
(ii) the disease -free zones in the States of Johore, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Selang or, Perak and 
Pahang  have been  free from high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) for the past twelve ( 12) 
months prior to export1; 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following condition 
must be met: the country has been free from HPAI for past 28 days following a stamping out policy in 
accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.  
 
(iii) the eggs were derived from a farm approved for the import of day -old domestic bird or hatching 
eggs by SFA, Singapore;  
(iv) (in the case of domestic fowl or chicken, turkey, silkie, quail eggs), the farm is accredited to be free 
from Salmonella pullorum and tested and found to be free from Salmonella enteritidis , and no case 
of Newcastle disease, Infectious bronchitis, Infectious laryngotracheitis, Avian encephalomyelitis, 
Infectious bursal disease, EDS '76, Salmonellosis, chronic respiratory disease due to Myco plasma 
gallisepticum  or M.synoviae,  or any disease notifiable in the country of export has  been diagnosed 
on the farm for the last six(6) months prior to export;  
(v) (in the case of duck or goose eggs), the eggs were derived from a farm where no case of duck 
plague or duck viral hepatitis or any diseases notifiable in the country of export, had occurred in the 
preceding six(6) months prior to export;  
(vi) the eggs were incubated in a hatchery approved by SFA, and where  eggs and incubators have been 
fumigated and disinfected prior to incubation (where applicable);  
(vii) the eggs were cleaned and sanitised;  
OR 
the eggs were derived from parent flocks  that were monitored for avian influenza viruses and were 
found to be negative at the time of collection of t he hatching eggs;  
(viii) the eggs were transported in new or appropriately sanitised packaging materials and containers;  
(ix) the eggs have not been inoculated with any microorganisms nor otherwise contaminated with any 
pathogenic organisms.  
 
V DECLARATION FROM MASTER /CAPTAIN OF SHIP/AIRCRAFT   
 Not required.  
  
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VI QUARANTINE   
 Day-olds hatched from the consignment shall be quarantined in an approved area within the farm or 
premises for at least 4 weeks. Any sick or dead chicks/ducklings etc shall be subject to laboratory 
examination. The chicks/ducklings etc may be destroyed if any disease outbreak is detected during this 
period.  
 
 
VII APPLICATION FOR IMPORT LICENCE   
 The importer or his agent must apply for the Import License by submitting an online application through 
LicenceOne (http://www.sfa.gov.sg/e -services ) two weeks prior to the arrival of animals.  
 
VIII  NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL   
 The importer or his agent shall contact the Quarantine Office as stated in the Import Licence at least     five 
(5) working days before the arriv al of the eggs.  
 
IX VETERINARY INSPECTION   
 On arrival at the port of disembarkation in Singapore, the eggs and documents (Import Licence, Veterinary 
Health Certificate) shall be presented to and examined by an authorised Veterinary Officer.  If the 
consi gnment of eggs is found to be clean and fumigated and documents are in order, the eggs shall be 
released to the importer.  
 
X  PENALTY   
 All imports must comply fully with the conditions of the Import Licence and Veterinary Conditions, unless 
prior written approval has been obtained from SFA. Any consignment of animals or related products that 
do not meet the requirements may be detained, returned to the country of export or destroyed at the 
discretion of the Director -General, Animal Health and Welfare . In addition, the importer shall be guilty of an 
offence under the Animals and Birds Act Section 8(1) and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not 
exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.  
 
XI FEES   
 Import Licence for domestic birds     -     see Fee Schedule:  Attachment -2  
 
XII OTHER REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION  
 (i) Eggs must be derived from an approved farm.  Farms which have exported to Singapore in the past 
two (2) years are approved subject to compliance with current requirements.  Otherwise approval of 
the farm must be sought before applying for an import licence  by supplying detail technical 
information of the farm eg name, address, and location of farm and hatchery, size, population of 
poultry, breed, estimated production per month, sanitation and hygiene, management practice, 
vaccination regime, through the vet erinary authority of the country of origin (e.g. Director General of 
Livestock Services, Indonesia; Director General of Veterinary Services, Malaysia; Director General 
of Livestock Development, Thailand)  
 (ii) Any expenditure incurred in the process of imp ortation shall be borne by the importer.  
 (iii) Regulations and fees are subject to change without notice notwithstanding the issuance of a licence 
by SFA. 
 (iv) Domestic birds include domestic fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys, silkies, quails, chukar partrid ges, and 
pigeons.  
 (v) Hatching -eggs include embryonated - and fertilized - eggs of domestic birds.  
 (vi) Importation of endangered species is subject to CITES regulations.  
 (vii) Importation of rock pigeons is not allowed.  
 
 
 
 
 
ISSUED BY:  
SENIOR DIRECTOR, JOINT OPERATIONS DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
 APPLICATION/ENQUIRIES : 
SENIOR DIRECTOR, LICENSING DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBL IC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
https://csp.sfa.gov.sg/feedback  
 
 
 
  
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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE  
 
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT  (CHAP.7)  
 
 
VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
HATCHING EGGS (2/2)   
 
 
I COUNTRY OF EXPORT  
 Any country except  Malaysia  
 
II PURPOSE  
 Any purpose.  
 
III  IMPORT LICENCE  
 Each consignment of eggs shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the Singapore Food 
Agency (SFA)  of Singapore.  
 
IV VETERINARY CERTIFICATION  
 Each consignment of eggs shall be accompanied by a veterinary certificate dated within seven days (7) of 
import and signed or endorsed by a veterinarian duly authorised by the Government Veterinary Authority 
of the country of export giving details of the consignment (consignor, consignee, quantity and breed, name 
and address of the farm and hatchery wh ere applicable) and  certifying to the effect that:  
(i) Infection with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiable disease in the 
country of export;  
(ii) the country has been free from high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) for the past twelve (12) 
months prior to export1; 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following condition 
must be met: the country has been free from HPAI f or past 28 days following a stamping out policy in 
accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.  
 
(iii) the eggs were derived from a farm approved for the import of day -old domestic bird or hatching 
eggs by SFA, Singapore;  
(iv) (in the case of domestic fowl or chicken, turkey, silkie, quail eggs), the farm is accredited to be free 
from Salmonella pullorum and tested and found to be free from Salmonella enteritidis , and no case 
of Newcastle disease, Infectious bronchitis, Infectious laryngotracheitis, Avian encephalomyelitis, 
Infectious bursal disease, EDS '76, Salmonellosis, chronic respiratory disease due to Myco plasma 
gallisepticum  or M.synoviae,  or any disease notifiable in the country of export has been diagnosed 
on the farm for the last six(6) months prior to export;  
(v) (in the case of duck or goose eggs), the eggs were derived from a farm where no case of duck 
plague or duck viral hepatitis or any diseases notifiable in the country of export, had occurred in the 
preceding six(6) months prior to export;  
(vi) the eggs were incubated in a hatchery approved by SFA, and where eggs and incubators have been 
fumigated and dis infected prior to incubation (where applicable);  
(vii) the eggs were cleaned and sanitised;  
OR 
the eggs were derived from parent flocks  that were monitored for avian influenza viruses and were 
found to be negative at the time of collection of the hatching eggs;  
(viii) the eggs were transported in new or appropriately sanitised packaging materials and containers ;  
(ix) the eggs have not been inoculated  with any microorganisms nor otherwise contaminated with any 
pathogenic organisms.   
 
V DECLARATION FROM MASTER/CAPTAIN OF SHIP/AIRCRAFT   
 Not required.  
 
 
  
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 VI QUARANTINE   
 Day-olds hatched from the consignment shall be quarantined in an approved area within the farm or 
premises for at least 4 weeks. Any sick or dead chicks/ducklings etc shall be subject to laboratory 
examination. The chicks/ducklings etc may be destroyed if any disease outbreak is detected during this 
period.  
 
VII APPLICATION FOR IMPORT LICENCE   
 The importer or his agent must apply for the Import License by submitting an online application through 
LicenceOne (http://www.sfa.gov.sg/e -services ) two weeks prior to the arrival of animals.  
 
VIII  NOTIFIC ATION OF ARRIVAL   
 The importer or his agent shall contact the Quarantine Office as stated in the Import Licence at least     five 
(5) working days before the arrival of the eggs.  
 
IX VETERINARY INSPECTION   
 On arrival at the port of disembarkation in Sin gapore, the eggs and documents (Import Licence, Veterinary 
Health Certificate) shall be presented to and examined by an authorised Veterinary Officer.  If the 
consignment of eggs is found to be clean and fumigated and documents are in order, the eggs shall  be 
released to the importer.  
 
X  PENALTY   
 All imports must comply fully with the conditions of the Import Licence and Veterinary Conditions, unless 
prior written approval has been obtained from SFA. Any consignment of animals or related products that 
do not meet the requirements may be detained, returned to the country of export or destroyed at the 
discretion of the Director -General, Animal Health and Welfare . In addition, the importer shall be guilty of an 
offence under the Animals and Birds Act Section 8(1) and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not 
exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.  
 
XI FEES   
 Import Licence for domestic birds     -     see Fee Schedule:  Attachment -2.  
 
XII OTHER REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION  
 (i) Eggs must be derived from an approved farm.  Farms which have exported to Singapore in the past 
two (2) years are approved subject to compliance with current requirements.  Otherwise approval of 
the farm must be sought before applying for an import licence by supplying detail technical 
information of the farm eg name, address, and location of farm and hatchery, size, population of 
poultry, breed, estimated production per month, sanitation and hygiene, management practice, 
vacci nation regime, through the veterinary authority of the country of origin (e.g. Director General of 
Livestock Services, Indonesia; Director General of Veterinary Services, Malaysia; Director General 
of Livestock Development, Thailand)  
 (ii) Any expenditure incurred in the process of importation shall be borne by the importer.  
 (iii) Regulations and fees are subject to change without notice notwithstanding the issuance of a licence 
by SFA. 
 (iv) Domestic birds include domestic fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys, s ilkies, quails, chukar partridges, and 
pigeons.  
 (v) Hatching -eggs include embryonated - and fertilized - eggs of domestic birds.  
 (vi) Importation of endangered species is subject to CITES regulations.  
 (vii) Importation of rock pigeons is not allowed.  
 
 
 
 
 
ISSUED BY:  
SENIOR DIRECTOR, JOINT OPERATIONS DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
 APPLICATION/ENQUIRIES : 
SENIOR DIRECTOR, LICENSING DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
https://csp.sfa.gov.sg/feedback  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE  
 
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT (CHAP.7)  
 
 
VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
DAY -OLD CHICKS (1/2)   
 
I COUNTRY OF EXPORT  
 Malaysia  
 
II PURPOSE  
 Any purpose.  
 
III  IMPORT LICENCE  
 Each consignment of chicks shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the Singapore Food 
Agency  (SFA) of Singapore.  
 
IV VETERINARY CERTIFICATION  
 Each consignment of day -old chicks shall be accompanied by a veterinary certificate dated within  seven 
days (7) of import and signed or endorsed by a veterinarian duly authorised by the Government Veterinary 
Authority of the country of export giving details of the consignment (consignor, consignee, quantity, farm 
code and breed of chicks, name and ad dress of the farm and hatchery) and certifying to the effect that:  
(ix) Infect ion with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiable disease in the 
country of export;  
(x) the disease -free zones in the States of Johore, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, S elangor, Perak and 
Pahang have been free from high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) for the past twelve (12) 
months prior to export1; 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following condition 
must be met: the country has been free from HPAI for past 28 days following a stamping out policy 
in accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.  
 
(xi) the chicks were hatched from eggs derived from a farm approved for the import of day -old chicks 
by SFA, Singapore and which is accredited free from Salmonella pullorum  and tested and found 
to be free from Salmonella enteritidis , and no case of Newcastle di sease, Infectious bronchitis, 
Infectious laryngotracheitis, Avian encephalomyelitis, Infectious bursal disease, EDS '76, 
Salmonellosis, chronic respiratory disease due to Mycoplasma gallisepticum  or M.synoviae , or 
any disease notifiable in the country of e xport has  been diagnosed on the farm for the last six(6) 
months prior to export;  
(xii) the chicks were hatched in a hatchery approved by SFA, and where no eggs from any other 
farm have been hatched at the same time ; 
(xiii) the chicks were hatched from eggs that have had their surfaces sanitised;  
OR 
the chicks were derived from parent flocks  that were monitored for avian influenza viruses and 
were found to be negative at the time of collection of the eggs from which the day -old poultry 
hatched  
(xiv) the chicks were transported in new or appropriately sanitised containers ; 
(xv) the day -old chicks have not been vacc inated against any disease except Marek's disease , 
Newcastle disease and avian infectious bronchitis with vaccines approved by the Director -
General , Animal & Veterinary Service , Singapore;  
(xvi) the chicks have been examined and found to be healthy and free from  any clinical signs of 
infectious or contagious disease at the time of export.   
 
V DECLARATION FROM MASTER/CAPTAIN OF SHIP/AIRCRAFT   
 Not required.  
 
  
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 VI QUARANTINE   
 On arrival, the day -old chicks shall be quarantined in an approved area within the farm for at least 4 weeks. 
Any sick or dead chicks shall be subject to laboratory examination. The consignment of chicks may be 
destroyed if any disease outbreak is detected during this period.  
 
VII APPLICATION FOR IMPORT LICENCE  
 The importer or his agent  must apply for the Import License by submitting an online application through 
LicenceOne (http://www.sfa.gov.sg/e -services ) two weeks prior to the arrival of animals.  
 
VIII  NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL   
 The im porter or his agent shall contact the Quarantine Office as stated in the Import Licence at least five 
(5) working days before the arrival of the chicks.  
 
IX VETERINARY INSPECTION   
 On arrival at the port of disembarkation in Singapore, the chicks and docu ments (Import Licence, Veterinary 
Health Certificate) shall be presented to and examined by an authorised Veterinary Officer.  If the 
consignment of chicks is found to be healthy and documents are in order, the chicks shall be taken directly 
to the approve d quarantine premises.  
 
X  PENALTY   
 All imports must comply fully with the conditions of the Import Licence and Veterinary Conditions, unless 
prior written approval has been obtained from SFA. Any consignment of animals or related products that 
do not mee t the requirements may be detained, returned to the country of export or destroyed at the 
discretion of the Director -General, Animal Health and Welfare . In addition, the importer shall be guilty of an 
offence under the Animals and Birds Act Section 8(1) an d shall be liable on conviction to a fine not 
exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.  
 
XI FEES   
(i) Import Licence    )  
(ii) Accommodation at Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine  ) see Fee Schedule:  Attachment -2 
 Unit (CAPQ)    ) 
 
XII OTHER REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION  
 (i) Chicks must be derived from an approved farm. Farms which have exported to Singapore in the past 
two (2) years are approved subject to compliance with current requirements.  A list of approved 
export farm s can be obtained on application; otherwise, approval of the farm must be sought before 
applying for an import licence by supplying detail technical information of the farm eg name, address, 
and location of farm and hatchery, size, population of poultry, b reed, estimated production per 
month, sanitation and hygiene, management practice, vaccination regime, through the veterinary 
authority of the country of origin (e.g. Director General of Livestock Services,Indonesia; Director 
General of Veterinary Services , Malaysia; Director General of Livestock Development,Thailand).  
 (ii) A licence issued by SFA must be obtained to use any place for exhibition, sale or export of any 
animal or bird.  
 (iii) Any expenditure incurred in the process of importation shall be bo rne by the importer.  
 (iv) Regulations and fees are subject to change without notice notwithstanding the issuance of a licence 
by SFA. 
 (v) Domestic birds include domestic fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys, silkies, quails, chukar partridges, and 
pigeons.   
 (vi) Day-old chicks include newly hatched domestic fowls or chickens, turkeys, silkies, quails, chukar 
partridges and pigeons.  
 (vii) Importation of endangered species is subject to CITES regulations.  
(xvii) Importation of rock pigeons is not allowed.  
 
ISSUED BY:  
SENIOR DIRECTOR , JOINT OPERATIONS DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
 APPLICATION/ENQUIRIES : 
SENIOR  DIRECTOR, LICENSING DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
https://csp.sfa.gov.sg/feedback  
 
 
 
  
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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE  
 
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT  (CHAP.7)  
 
 
VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
DAY -OLD CHICKS (2/2)   
 
 
I COUNTRY OF EXPORT  
 Australia, Canada, France, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States 
of America, or Federal Republic of Germany.  
 
II PURPOSE  
 Any purpose.  
 
III  IMPORT LICENCE  
 Each consignment of chicks shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the Singapore Food 
Agency  (SFA) of Singapore.  
 
IV VETERINARY CERTIFICATION  
 Each consignment of day -old chicks shall be accompanied by a veterinary certificate dated within seven 
days (7) of import and signed or endorsed by a veterinarian duly authorised by the Government Veterinary 
Authority of the count ry of export giving details of the consignment (consignor, consignee, quantity and 
breed of chicks, name and address of the farm and hatchery) and certifying to the effect that:  
(x) Infect ion with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses is a notifiab le disease in the 
country of exp ort; 
(xi) the country has  been free from high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) for the past twelve (12) 
months prior to export1; 
 
1 For SFA -accredited countries with HPAI outbreak(s), for resumption of trade, the following condition 
must be met: the country has been free from HPAI for past 28 days following a stamping out policy in 
accordance with Article 10.4.6 of OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.  
 
(xii) the chicks were hatched from eggs derived from a farm approved for the import of day -old chicks by 
SFA, Singapore and which is accredited free from Salmonella pullorum  and tested and found to be 
free from Salmonella enteritidis , and no case of Newcastle di sease, Infectious bronchitis, Infectious 
laryngotracheitis, Avian encephalomyelitis, Infectious bursal disease, EDS '76, Salmonellosis, 
chronic respiratory disease due to Mycoplasma gallisepticum  or M.synoviae , or any disease 
notifiable in the country of export has  been diagnosed on the farm for the last six(6) months prior to 
export;  
(xiii) the chicks were hatched in a hatchery approved by SFA, and where no eggs from any other farm 
have been hatched at the same time ; 
(xiv) the chicks were hatched from eggs  that have had their surfaces sanitised;  
OR 
the chicks were derived from parent flocks  that were monitored for avian influenza viruses and 
were found to be negative at the time of collection of the eggs from which the day -old poultry 
hatched; 
(xv) the chicks w ere transported in new or appropriately sanitised container s; 
(xvi) the day -old chicks have not been vaccinated against any disease except Marek's disease , 
Newcastle disease and avian infectious bronchitis with vaccines approved by the Director -General, 
Animal & Veterinary Service , Singapore;  
(xvii) the chicks have been examined and found to be healthy and free from any clinical signs of infectious 
or contagious disease at the time of export.   
 
V DECLARATION FROM MASTER/CAPTAIN OF SHIP/AIRCRAFT   
 Not required.  
  
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VI QUARANTINE   
 On arrival, the day -old chicks shall be quarantined in an approved area within the farm for at least 4 weeks. 
Any sick or dead chicks shall be subject to laboratory examination. The consignment of chicks may be 
destroyed if any disease outbrea k is detected during this period.  
 
VII APPLICATION FOR IMPORT LICENCE  
 The importer or his agent must apply for the Import License by submitting an online application through 
LicenceOne (http://www.sfa.gov.s g/e-services ) two weeks prior to the arrival of animals.  
 
VIII  NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL   
 The importer or his agent shall contact the Quarantine Office as stated in the Import Licence at least five 
(5) working days before the arrival of the chicks.  
 
IX VETERINARY INSPECTION   
 On arrival at the port of disembarkation in Singapore, the chicks and documents (Import Licence, Veterinary 
Health Certificate) shall be presented to and examined by an authorised Veterinary Officer.  If the 
consignment of chicks is f ound to be healthy and documents are in order, the chicks shall be taken directly 
to the approved quarantine premises.  
 
X  PENALTY   
 All imports must comply fully with the conditions of the Import Licence and Veterinary Conditions, unless 
prior written approval has been obtained from SFA. Any consignment of animals or related products that 
do not meet the requirements may be detained, r eturned to the country of export or destroyed at the 
discretion of the Director -General, Animal Health and Welfare . In addition, the importer shall be guilty of an 
offence under the Animals and Birds Act Section 8(1) and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not 
exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 mon ths or to both.  
 
XI FEES   
(iii) Import Licence    )  
(iv) Accommodation at Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine  ) see Fee Schedule:  Attachment -2 
 Unit (CAPQ)    ) 
 
XII OTHER REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION  
 (i) Chicks must be derived from an approved farm. Farms which have exported to Singapore in the past 
two (2) years are approved subject to compliance with current requirements.  A list of approved 
export farms can be obtained on a pplication; otherwise, approval of the farm must be sought before 
applying for an import licence by supplying detail technical information of the farm eg name, address, 
and location of farm and hatchery, size, population of poultry, breed, estimated produc tion per 
month, sanitation and hygiene, management practice, vaccination regime, through the veterinary 
authority of the country of origin (e.g. Director General of Livestock Services,Indonesia; Director 
General of Veterinary Services, Malaysia; Director G eneral of Livestock Development,Thailand).  
 (ii) A licence issued by SFA must be obtained to use any place for exhibition, sale or export of any 
animal or bird.  
 (iii) Any expenditure incurred in the process of importation shall be borne by the importer.  
 (iv) Regulations and fees are subject to change without notice notwithstanding the issuance of a licence 
by SFA. 
 (v) Domestic birds include domestic fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys, silkies, quails, chukar partridges, and 
pigeons.   
 (vi) Day-old chicks inc lude newly hatched domestic fowls or chickens, turkeys, silkies, quails, chukar 
partridges and pigeons.  
 (vii) Importation of endangered species is subject to CITES regulations.  
 (viii) Importation of rock pigeons is not allowed.  
 
 
ISSUED BY:  
SENIOR DIRECTOR, JOINT OPERATIONS  DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
 APPLICATION/ENQUIRIES : 
SENIOR DIRECTOR, LICENSING DIVISION  
SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14 -01 
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 608550  
https://csp.sfa.gov.sg/feedback