According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, the country has applied a number of new regulations in import-export procedures and is consulting on a number of related issues.
According to updated information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, Vietnamese import-export enterprises need to pay attention to some new policies that Singapore has issued and is consulting.
Issuing Circular on amending procedures for exporting processed meat and egg products from recognized processing facilities abroad
Firstly, Singapore has issued a Circular amending the export procedures for processed meat and egg products from accredited processing establishments abroad, effective from December 1, 2024.
Accordingly, the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) has reviewed and revised the export procedures for processed meat and egg products from accredited processing establishments.
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| Updated information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore shows that a number of new Singaporean policies have been issued and are under consultation. Illustrative photo |
The SPA moves from product-based approval to one based on: Form of goods; commodity type of processed products intended for export. Foreign authorities are no longer required to submit export applications for other meat and processed egg products, from SFA-approved processing establishments, if these products are of the same form and commodity type as those approved. The SFA also requires the commodity type, such as heat-treated or not, to be clearly stated on each exported product, and expands the definition of poultry to include chicken, turkey, duck, goose, quail, pigeon, pheasant, and pheasant.
According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, although Vietnam is not currently allowed to officially export these products to Singapore, Singapore is considering recognizing processing facilities in Vietnam.
Second, the Circular on amending the import licensing fee for frozen, chilled and processed meat products. Starting from 18 November 2024, the SFA will increase the import licensing fee for frozen, chilled and processed meat products to SGD 300 per license (the previous licensing fee was SGD 4.60/100 kg or part of 100 kg).
The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore said that although Singapore is not yet allowed to import these products into Singapore, it is considering importing this group of products from Vietnam.
Public consultation on the Import and Export Regulation Bill (amended)
In addition, the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and Singapore Customs are also conducting a public consultation on the Import and Export Regulations Amendment Bill, with the consultation period running from 9 December 2024 to 7 February 2025. The amendment bill aims to establish a framework for the issue of “trade information certificates”, which certify matters relating to any goods, namely goods imported into, exported from, transshipped into or transited through Singapore; and goods assembled, processed or manufactured in Singapore. In addition, the amendment bill will expand the scope of search warrant issuance to improve the efficiency of customs operations.
The amendments are intended to provide a framework for the issuance of commercial information certificates by authorised certification bodies. Customs authorities may impose and amend any conditions on the issuance of licences to authorised certification bodies. Customs authorities may also revoke or suspend the issuance of licences to authorised certification bodies, in the event that these bodies fail to comply with the relevant conditions or provisions.
The amendments clarify the procedures that customs authorities must follow, such as providing written notice before amending the conditions of a licence and taking regulatory action against the authorised certificate issuer. Existing authorised certificate issuers will retain their licences after the amendments come into force without having to apply for a new licence.
Proposes a new offence provision to prevent an authorised certificate issuer from knowingly issuing a trade information certificate containing false or misleading information, or from falsifying a trade information certificate. This will protect the integrity of Singapore’s exports from fraudulent customs evasion and misrepresentation of product safety or authenticity. The penalties are consistent with similar offences under the Import and Export Regulation Act.
Proposes a new violation provision to clarify that any manufacturer or exporter that issues a preferential certificate of origin must maintain appropriate and accurate records of the issuance of the preferential certificate of origin. Such records include copies of the documents used to issue the preferential certificate of origin, such as the commercial invoice, packing list, delivery receipt, or bill of lading. Records must be retained for the period specified in the agreement, or preferential tariff arrangement. Penalties are provided consistent with similar violations provided under the Import and Export Regulation Act.
Amendments to protect the privacy and confidentiality of details, information or documents provided for the application for a trade information certificate. Penalties are provided for violators in accordance with similar violations prescribed under the Import and Export Regulation Act.
Proposes a framework or method of appeal to the Minister against customs decisions, consistent with existing mechanisms under the Import and Export Regulation Act. The amendments would allow the Minister to delegate the hearing of appeals to the Second Minister, the Minister of State or the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore recommends that industry associations, import-export enterprises, and processing enterprises pay close attention to local regulations before conducting import-export activities to avoid being sanctioned by Singaporean authorities for violating regulations. |
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