G/SPS/N/SGP/37/Add.2  
 
12 January 2017  
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Commi ttee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 10 January 2017, is being circulated at the request of 
the Delegation of Singapore . 
 
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Revision of the Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats  
The Veterinary Con ditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats were notified through notification 
G/SPS/N/SGP/37 dated 21 April 2009. Of these notified set s of veterinary conditions, the 
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries under Category A (Aust ralia, 
New Zealand, Ireland and United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) ) have been 
updated to explicitly state the recommended age for the initial vaccination (i .e., six weeks of age 
and above). This is to ensure that the dogs and cats can mobi lise a sufficient antibody response 
prior to entry to Singapore, and that the vaccinations are administered according to 
manufacturer's recommendations. This clarification is in line with WSAVA (World Small Animal 
Veterinary Association) Vaccination Guidel ines, and will ensure that the objective of the 
vaccination requirement is met.  
The clarification on the Veterinary Conditions (VC) for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries 
under Category A are as follows:  
Section of IV(a)(v) of the VC:  
"In the case of a dog under sixteen weeks of age, the dog was vaccinated according to 
manufacturer's recommendations against Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine 
Parvoviral infection with at least two vaccinations, four  weeks apart, with the first vaccination 
administered at no earlier than six weeks of age, and the second vaccination must be given at 
least two weeks prior to export. " 
Section IV(a)(vi) of the VC:  
"In the case of a cat under sixteen weeks of age, the cat was vaccinated according to 
manufacturer' s recommendations against Cat Flu (Feline calicivirus and Feline viral rhinotracheitis) 
and Cat enteritis ( i.e., Feline Panleukopaenia/ Feline Infectious Enteritis) with at least two 
vaccinations, three weeks apart, with the first vaccination administered a t no earlier than six 
weeks of age, and the second vaccination must be given at least two weeks prior to export. " 
This addendum concerns a:  
[ ] Modification of final date for comments  
[ ] Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regu lation  
[ ] Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation  
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation  
[ ] Change in proposed date of adoption, publication or date of entry into force  
[X] Other: Clarification of existing veterina ry condition.  G/SPS/N/SGP/37/Add.2  
 
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  Comment period: (If the addendum extends the scope of the previously notified 
measure in terms of products and/or potentially affected Members, a new deadline for 
receipt of comments should be provided, normally of at least 60 calendar days.  Under 
other circumstances, such as extension of originally announced final date for comments, 
the comment period provided in the addendum may vary.)  
[X] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the addendum to the notification and/or 
(dd/mm/yy) : 13 March 2017 . The draft amended Veterinary Conditions for the 
Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries under Category A (Australia, New Zealand, 
Ireland and United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) ) can be found at 
http://www.ava.gov.sg/newsroom . 
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [ ]  National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of 
other body:  
Agri-Food and Veterinary Aut hority of Singapore  
Attn: Regulatory Administration Group  
52 Jurong Gateway Road, #14 -01 
Singapore 608550  
Republic of Singapore  
E-mail: WTO_CONTACT@ava.gov.sg  
Text(s) available from: [ ]  National Notification Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Addres s, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:  
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore  
Attn: Regulatory Administration Group  
52 Jurong Gateway Road, #14 -01 
Singapore 608550  
Republic of Singapore  
E-mail: WTO_CONTACT@ava.gov.sg  
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