Please familiarise yourself with the following before you apply for a new Phytosanitary Certificate.
If you are submitting the supporting documents online, please get them ready in soft copy format. Alternatively, you may submit them offline (i.e. via fax, over the counter).
Time and information needed to apply online
Time taken to complete the application will depend on the nature and number of information that you declare. Under normal circumstances, it will take 10 minutes to complete the declaration. You can also use the 'Apply for new Phytosanitary Certificate by copying from an existing application now' function to shorten the above works.
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If you have any queries, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Please call the persons should you require further clarification or assistance.
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| Ong Ai Khim |
6751 9842/43 |
| Toh Jenn Peow |
6751 9842/43 |
- All applications for the field inspection must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. Appointment at specific times of the day cannot be complied with.
- Subject to the availability of manpower, all requests for field inspection with less than 24 hours notice or at specific time will incur double the charges for traveling/inspection.
- An application is valid for one place of inspection. It can be used for a second inspection provided the consignment was not rejected before.
- An application is valid only for a period of two weeks from the date of submission.
- The validity period between the date of inspection and date of shipment is as follows
- 3 days for cut flowers, aquatic plants and other perishable items.
- 7 days for all plants and cuttings.
- 14 days for all plants produce.
- Application made on behalf of a named exporter in Singapore requires a letter of authorization from the exporter.
- A local company may act on the behalf of a named foreign trader without a letter of authorization. However, the company is accountable for the application.
- This application is only for phytosanitary purposes. It does not cover certification on quality, fitness of consumption or botanical identification of the plant and plant product.
- Application involving identification and certification of pests require an additional minimum of 5 to 7 working days. Urgent services can be provided at double the normal charge.
- It is an offence to give false information for the purpose of obtaining a phytosanitary certificate.
- Others- Fees Table
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Fee Payable |
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Inspection and certification of plants, plant products or fresh cut flowers |
$12 per consignment for the following:
- plants not exceeding 10 numbers or flasks;
- plant products not exceeding 5 kg;
- fresh cut flowers not exceeding 24 stalks
$50 per consignment for the following:
-plants exceeding 10 numbers or flasks;
-plant products exceeding 5 kg;
-fresh cut flowers exceeding 24 stalks |
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Certification of plants, plant products or fresh cut flowers under the Assurance Certification Scheme |
$32 or $12 per consignment |
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Laboratory examination for any pest or pathogen |
$47 per pest examination |
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Issuance of replacement set of phytosanitary certificate |
$12 per set |
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Inspection service fee |
$38 per hour or part thereof;
$80 per hour or part thereof (outside office hours or on an urgent basis) |
1. Applicant’s particulars
It is for identification of the person who is the consignor or who acts on behalf of a named company that provide the information in this application. The applicant is responsible for all the legal and financial liabilities in related to all the information declared in the application. The name and address of the applicant should be in Singapore.
2. Name and address of exporter (consignor)
This information identifies the source of the consignment to facilitate “trace back” and audit by AVA. The name and address should be located in Singapore. However if the local agent or shipper is acting on behalf of an international company with a foreign address, both the name of local agent/ shipper and the international company with the foreign address should be declared here.
3. Name and address of consignee
The name and address should be inserted here and should be in sufficient details to enable the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of the importing country to confirm its identity. The NPPO may require that the address be a location in the importing country.
4. Declared means of conveyance
Information on how the consignment is shipped. Please select one of the following terms: sea, air, road, mail or passenger.
5. Declared name of vessel
This is an optional field and the ship’s name and voyage number or the aircraft’s flight number should be included if known.
6. Country of destination
Please select the name of importing country (final destination) for the consignment. The country codes follow ISO standards. Please contact Plant Regulatory Branch (Tel: 67519842-3) for consignment which transits through another country before reaching its final destination.
7. Declared point of entry
Please declare the name of port or city in country of final destination. Please contact Plant Regulatory Branch (Tel: 67519842-3) for consignment which transits through port or city not in country of final destination.
8. Declared date of shipment
Please indicate the date of departure of the consignment/ vessel from Singapore.
9. Category of produce
Please select the types of commodity with is closest to the description of each of the export commodity listed below.
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ORCHID FLOWERS(STK) |
DENDROBIUM, ONCIDIUM, ETC |
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OTHER FLOWERS(STK) |
ROSE, CARNATION, GYSOPHILIA, ETC (DRIED/FRESH) |
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AQUARIUM PLANTS(NMB) |
CABOMBA, AQUATICA, ECHINODORUS, HYGROPHILIA |
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FRUITS PLANTS(NMB) |
DURIAN PLANTS, MANGO PLANTS ETC |
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FOLIAGES(NMB) |
FERN LEAVES, PHILODENDRON LEAVES ETC |
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ORNAMENTAL PLANTS(NMB) |
DRACAENA, CORDYLINE, SANSEVIERIA |
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ORCHID PLANTS(NMB) |
DENDROBIUM, ONCIDIUM PLANTS |
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OTHERS(TNE) |
SOIL, SAND, PEATMOSS, INDUSTRIAL FLOUR |
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VEGETABLE SEEDS(KGM) |
ALL VEGETABLES SEEDS |
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CANE/RATTAN(TNE) |
RATTAN, CANE |
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COCOA(TNE) |
COCOA BUTTER, CAKE, POWDER, BEANS, SHELL |
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COFFEE(TNE) |
COFFEE BEANS, POWDER |
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EXTENSIVELY PROCESSED PRODUCTS(TNE) |
DESICCATED COCONUT, SUGAR |
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FEED(TNE) |
WHEAT BRAN, POLLARD, TAPIOCA STARCH, FLOUR |
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FOOD PRODUCE(TNE) |
GARLIC, GINGER, ONION, POTATO, MUSHROOM, TAPIOCA, TAMARIND, SAGO, SEA WEEDS, DRIED LILY FLOWERS, VANILA POD, NOODLES, BETELNUT, WHEAT FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, FLOUR, SESAME SEEDS |
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FRUITS(KGM) |
DURIAN, MANGO, PAPAYA & OTHER (FRESH/DRIED) |
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GRAINS(TNE) |
PEAS, RICE, BARLEY, DHALL, GREEN/BLACK/RED BEANS, MAIZE, CORN |
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GUM RESIN(TNE) |
GUMBENJAMIN, GUM DAMAR, ASAFOETIDA |
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HERBS(TNE) |
CHINESE HERBS, GALANGAL ROOTS |
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LEAVES(TNE) |
TEA LEAVES, PACHOULI LEAVES |
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NUTS(TNE) |
PEANUT, ALMOND, PISTACHIO NUT, CASHEW NUT |
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OIL EXTRACT(TNE) |
COPRA |
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VEGETABLE OIL(TNE) |
VEGETABLE OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCONUT OIL, CANOLA OIL, SESAME & SUNFLOWER OIL |
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RUBBER(TNE) |
LATEX, RUBBER SHEET |
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SEED(KGM) |
COVER CROPS SEEDS, NIGER SEEDS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS |
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SPICES(TNE) |
PEPPER, LONG PEPPER, NUTMEGS, CANDLENUT, FENNEL SEED, CUBEB, CUMIN, CLOVES, MACE, CORRIANDER, STAR ANISEED, CASSIA, GAMBIER, BAY LEAVES, TURMERIC FINGER, CARDAMOM |
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TIMBER(TNE) |
PLYWOOD, SAWN TIMBER, WOODEN CASES, PALLET |
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TOBACCO(KGM) |
TOBACCO LEAVES |
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VEGETABLE(KGM) |
VEGETABLES, CARROT, BROCOLI |
10. Name of produce/ botanical name of plants
Information provided here should be sufficiently descriptive of the commodity (which should include the commodity class, i.e. fruit, cut flower, plants for planting, etc) that can be recognized by the NPPO of the importing country. Entries should not refer to trade names, quality/ grade or other commercial purposes and terms. Botanical name of plants should be used if this is required by the NPPO of the importing country.
11. Quantity declared
Please declare the correct quantity in accordance to the unit of measurement as defined. Other quantity and unit can be declared under “Name of produce/ botanical name of plants” if necessary.
12. Number and description of packages
Sufficient details should be included in this section to enable the NPPO of the importing country to identify the consignment and its component parts, and verify their size if necessary. The following are some common description of packages: bales, boxes, bundles, cartons, containers, drums, pallets, etc.
13. Place of origin
This refers to place(s) from which a consignment gains its phytosanitary status, i.e. where it was possibly exposed to possible infestation or contamination by pests. Normally, this will be the place where the commodity originated. For consignment or parts of consignment which is/are not of Singapore origin, a separate Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-export will be issued.
14. Foreign Phytosanitary Certificate number
Applicable only to consignment or parts of consignment which is/are declared not originating from Singapore. Please provide the original phytosanitary certificate number in this section if any and also confirm the following:
14.1 Original or certified true copy will be forwarded to NPPO of the importing country (applicable only to consignment with phytosanitary certificate; please select “Original” or “Certified True Copy”)
14.2 The consignment or parts of consignment is/are packed or repacked (please select “Packed” or “Repacked”) in original or new containers (please select “Original” or “New”). This section is mandatory for all consignments not originating from Singapore.
15. Distinguishing marks
Please enter the distinguishing marks on bags, cartons or other containers that assist the identification of the consignment. If the consignment is without distinguishing marks, please enter NIL or Not Applicable in this section.
16. Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment
Treatments indicated should only be those that are acceptable to NPPO of the importing country and are performed in Singapore by Accredited Pest Control Agency or under the direct supervision of AVA. These can include fumigation, heat treatment, chemical spraying/ dipping and can include devitalization and seed treatments.
17. Additional Declaration
Additional declarations should be only those containing plant health information required by the NPPO of the importing country. It should be kept to a minimum and be concise. Examples of Additional Declaration are: phytosanitary regulation such as Pest Free Area, Free From Particular Pests and Diseases, Import Permit number or Bilateral Agreements. No trade information should be declared here.
18. Remarks/ Special Instructions
This is an optional section. Please declare all the trade information in this section if necessary. A separate attachment to the Phytosanitary Certificate will be issued on this special request.
19. Others
Should you have further enquiries, please contact us at 6751-9842 & 6751-9843
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| What is a Phytosanitary Certificate? | |
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| It is a certificate that certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements as specified from the importing country. | |
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| Can I use the phytosanitary certificate for fitness for consumption or botanical identification of the plant or plant produce? | |
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| The phytosanitary certificate is issued for plant health purpose and it cannot be used for the above certifications. | |
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| Will there be two transport fees levied for the inspection if I have more than one application for inspection at the same place of inspection? | |
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| One transport fee will apply at each premise if the applications are under the same name of exporter. | |
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| What are the charges and the minimum number of days required for the identification and certification of pest? | |
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| The laboratory service charge is $ 47 per pest type. The identification for nematodes and insects will require a minimum of 5-working days while identification of pathogens and weed seeds will require 7-working days. Urgent services for insects and nematodes can be carried within 2-working days and a fee of $80 will be levied per pest type. |
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| What should I do to include some trade particulars such as LC, Contract number and other trade requirements to fulfill the LC requirement? | |
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| These trade information cannot be included in the phytosanitary certificate. Please use the attachment, "Additional Information associated with Phytosanitary Certificate" to contain these trade information. | |
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| How can I make a replacement of phytosanitary certificate that already issued? | |
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You can make replacement of the phytosanitary certificate already issued to you on the following reasons:
- Change in consignee name and address
- Change in the quantity- The difference should not exceed 10% of the inspected product
- Change in the Means of Conveyance
- Change in Date of shipment - The changed date should be subjected to the following criteria:
- For cut flowers and aquarium plants - the changed date should not exceed 3 days from date of inspection.
- For live plants, foliages and fresh fruits and vegetables - the changed date should not exceed 7 days from date of inspection.
For other plant products - the changed date should not exceed 14 days from date of inspection.
- Change in Exporter's name and address - Please note that additional transport charge may be imposed if the service rendered involved more than 1 application under the same exporter and the request for replacement is only for 1 application.
- Change in the point of entry - The point of entry should be within the same country. For other countries, AVA 's approval must be sought prior to applying for the replacement.
The original and duplicate copies of the phytosanitary certificate issued should be returned to Plant Regulatory Branch, Sembawang Research Station . The issued certificates could be either returned by hand or by post. On receipt of the returned certificates, the application for replacement will then be approved. The fee for replacement is $12.00 per certificate. | |
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| How will I know the import conditions of the various plants or plant products of various exporting countries? | |
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| The easiest way is to find out from your overseas importer so that they can get the import conditions from their local agency. Alternatively you may also visit the official website and write to the agency involved for import conditions: https://www.ippc.int/IPP/En/nppo.jsp | |
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| Can I make a combination of two or more phytosanitary applications and get one certificate? | |
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| Yes. You can make combination of two phytosanitary applications and get one certificate provided the exporter's name and point of entry is the same in both application forms. The certified items also should not differ and exceed the combined weights from the original applications. Only a 10% excess of the total combined weight is allowed. | |
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| Can I split one phytosanitary application into 2 or more certificates? | |
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| Yes. You can split the original phytosanitary application into 2 or 3 certificates provided the exporter's name and point of entry is the same given in the original applications. The certified items also should not differ from the original application and the combined weight of the split certificates should also not exceed more than 10% of the original weight. | |
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| How can I go about in getting an endorsement of the treatment certificate or phytosanitary certificate? | |
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| "Certified True Copy" of the duplicates of phytosanitary certificate and treatment certificate can be done at Plant Regulatory Branch, Sembawang Research Station, Lorong Chencharu. Copies of the phytosanitary and treatment certificate should be submitted in person to the above. A fee of $15 per set will be levied. | |
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| When can I collect the phytosanitary certificate? | |
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| The phytosanitary certificate can be collected as soon as the inspection is completed. Please check the result from your application registration numbers from e-CliPS. | |