Import, Export and Transshipment of Eggs (salted/preserved/processed)

Salted/Preserved eggs refer to products such as salted duck eggs/quail eggs and century eggs.

Processed egg products refer to products such as hard-boiled eggs, "Lu Dan", pasteurized liquid eggs, dried egg powders and omelettes.

1. Traders are required to apply for a Central Registration Number from Singapore Customs and also be registered with AVA. 
   
   
2. An import permit issued by AVA is also required for every consignment of salted/preserved eggs.

1. Importers are required to apply for a Central Registration Number from Singapore Customs and also be registered with AVA.
   
2. An import permit issued by AVA is also required for every consignment of processed egg product.
   
   
3. Processed eggs may only be imported from accreditated sources.
   
   
4. Each consignment must be accompanied by a Health Certificate issued by veterinary authority of the exporting country, certifying that Singapore's animal health and food safety requirements have been complied with.
   
   
5. If importer is importing the processed/cooked eggs from a new source which has not been accredited, applicants are required to submit the Application Forms for Foreign Meat and Egg Processing Establishments Seeking Accreditation to Export and the following documents to seek accreditation to export:
   
   
   1. licence of processing plant issued by the Authority in the country of origin
   2. photos of the processing plant
   3. photos of the equipment used in the plant
   4. HACCP certification (or its equivalent) of the plant

1. An export permit issued by AVA is required for every consignment of salted/preserved egg products.
   
   
2. Please apply for an AVA export permit by declaring through the Tradenet. For product codes for declaration, click here.