Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals
The Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals is issued by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for the export of food-producing animals, such as table eggs. The certificate is valid for 7 days and processing typically takes 3 working days.
- Validity
- Veterinary Certificate (Table Eggs): 7 days
- Processing time
- 3 working days
- Issuing authority
- SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA)
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Who needs the Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals
This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:
- Required to operateDivision 75 — VETERINARY ACTIVITIES
Includes: 75000 Veterinary activities
What's involved in getting the Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals
The scope of the application — what must be in place, how the agency reviews, and where applications typically stall.
To apply for the Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals, follow these steps:
Application Channel
The application is submitted via the GoBusiness Dashboard.
Prerequisites
Before submitting your application, ensure you have the following documents prepared:
- Product Details / Packing List
- Letter of Declaration from Manufacturer/Exporter
- Certificate of Analysis
- Animal Details
- Private Veterinary Health Certificate
Document Preparation
- Ensure that all watermark supporting documents are embedded within A4 size and kept within the default margin.
- Acceptable file formats include BMP, DOCX, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, XLS, and XLSX.
- The maximum upload size per application is 2MB.
Post-Submission Steps
After submitting your application, it will be processed by the SFA. The typical processing time is 3 working days. You will receive a notification once your certificate is ready for collection or if further information is required.
Required documents and prerequisites
Items the applicant typically needs ready before submitting:
- Product Details /Packing List
- For watermark supporting document, please ensure the content in the document is embedded within A4 size and kept within the default margin.
- File Format: BMP,DOCX,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PDF,PNG,XLS,XLSX
- Maximum upload per application: 2MB
- Letter of Declaration from Manufacturer/Exporter
- For watermark supporting document, please ensure the content in the document is embedded within A4 size and kept within the default margin.
- File Format: BMP,DOCX,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PDF,PNG,XLS,XLSX
- Maximum upload per application: 2MB
- Certificate of Analysis
- For watermark supporting document, please ensure the content in the document is embedded within A4 size and kept within the default margin.
- File Format: BMP,DOCX,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PDF,PNG,XLS,XLSX
- Maximum upload per application: 2MB
- Animal Details
- For watermark supporting document, please ensure the content in the document is embedded within A4 size and kept within the default margin.
- File Format: BMP,DOCX,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PDF,PNG,XLS,XLSX
- Maximum upload per application: 2MB
- Private Veterinary Health Certificate
- For watermark supporting document, please ensure the content in the document is embedded within A4 size and kept within the default margin.
- File Format: BMP,DOCX,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PDF,PNG,XLS,XLSX
- Maximum upload per application: 2MB
Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals FAQ
Can a foreign-owned company apply for the Veterinary Certificate?
Yes, foreign-owned companies can apply for the Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals in Singapore, provided they meet all the necessary prerequisites and documentation requirements.
What happens if I operate without a Veterinary Certificate?
Operating without a Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals can lead to penalties, including fines or the inability to export food-producing animals. It is crucial to obtain this certificate to comply with Singapore's food safety regulations.
Is this certificate required if I only operate online?
Yes, if you are exporting food-producing animals, including table eggs, even through online channels, you still need to obtain the Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals.
Does this apply to home-based businesses?
Yes, home-based businesses that deal with the export of food-producing animals must also obtain the Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals, ensuring compliance with Singapore's food safety standards.
How long is the validity of the Veterinary Certificate?
The Veterinary Certificate for Food Producing Animals, specifically for table eggs, is valid for 7 days from the date of issuance.
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