Traders who are registered or licensed by SFA to import food for commercial sale in Singapore are advised to check on the requirements.  Please refer to our FAQ ‘How do I import food for commercial sale’ on the main steps for importing food for sale'.

Food and related products classified as ‘Processed Food & Food Appliances’ include Processed Food such as biscuits, cooking oil and mineral water, as well as Food Appliances such as food ware (e.g. plates, bowls, cups) and utensils (e.g. chopsticks and spoons). Please note that health supplements that are medicinal in nature are regulated by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). To check if your food or related product falls under ‘Processed Food & Food Appliances’, use the Food and Related Products Classification Tool. 

Processed Food & Food Appliances which are intended for sale are subject to prevailing food safety laws and regulations.

You are advised to check on these requirements before you apply for an import permit to bring Processed Food & Food Appliances into Singapore.

Higher-risk processed foods, like infant formulas and ready-to-eat food are subject to more stringent import requirements under the Regulated Source Programme and the Enhanced Regulated Source Programme. Importers are are advised to provide additional documentation. Please refer to the Documents needed for Specific Food Products for the list of high-risk products and their requirements. 

Please refer to What Is Needed to Import Processed Food & Food Appliances for the details.