NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (NEA)
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY issues 17 business licences and permits in Singapore. Each one below targets a specific industry, activity, or premises type — click through for the full reference: validity, processing time, prerequisites, and which SSIC industry codes it applies to.
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All NEA licences
Aquatic Facility Licence
The Aquatic Facility Licence is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for any business operating an aquatic facility in Singapore. The licence is valid for three years and must be renewed every three years, with processing typically taking 30 working days.
Cleaning Business Licence
The Cleaning Business Licence is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for businesses engaged in cleaning services in Singapore. The licence is valid for 2 years, with processing typically completed within 14 working days.
Funeral Parlour Licence
The Funeral Parlour Licence is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore for businesses operating funeral parlours with embalming facilities and crematoria. The validity period is agency-confirmed, and processing time details can be found on the agency's website.
General Waste Collector Licence
The General Waste Collector Licence is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for businesses involved in waste collection in Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 7 working days upon receipt of all required documents.
General Waste Disposal Facility Licence
The General Waste Disposal Facility Licence is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for businesses operating waste disposal facilities in Singapore. The validity varies based on the specific licence type, and processing typically takes up to 30 working days upon receipt of the complete documentation.
Hazardous Substances (HS) Licence
The Hazardous Substances (HS) Licence is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for businesses handling hazardous substances in Singapore. The licence is valid for five years, with processing typically completed in 30 working days upon receipt of complete documentation.
Hazardous Substances (HS) Permit
The Hazardous Substances (HS) Permit is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for any entity wishing to purchase, store, or use hazardous substances regulated under Singapore's Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. The permit is valid for 5 years, with processing typically taking 30 working days upon receipt of a complete submission.
Hazardous Substances (HS) Transport Approval
The Hazardous Substances (HS) Transport Approval is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for businesses involved in the transportation of hazardous substances in Singapore. The validity of this approval aligns with the corresponding Hazardous Substances Licence, and processing typically takes 7 working days upon receipt of all required documents.
IR1 - Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in irradiating apparatus or radioactive materials
The IR1 Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in irradiating apparatus or radioactive materials is issued by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore. This licence is required for businesses involved in the handling of such materials and is valid perpetually, with an annual payment. Processing typically takes 20 working days upon receipt of complete documentation.
N1 - Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus
The N1 Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus is issued by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore. It is required for businesses involved with such apparatus and is valid for 3, 6, 9, 12, or 24 months, with processing typically taking 20 working days upon receipt of complete documentation.
N4A/B - Licence to import or export a consignment of non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus
The N4A/B Licence to import or export a consignment of non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus is issued by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore. This licence is necessary for businesses involved in the import or export of specific radiation apparatus. Processing typically takes 20 working days, excluding inspections, upon receipt of a complete and accurate submission of all required documents.
Permission for Insectary and/or Use of Vectors
The Permission for Insectary and/or Use of Vectors is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore for businesses involved in activities related to insectaries or the use of vectors. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing times can be found on their website.
Registration of Public Health Pesticides & Repellents Against Vectors
The Registration of Public Health Pesticides & Repellents Against Vectors is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for businesses involved in the sale or distribution of pesticides and repellents targeting public health pests in Singapore. Each certificate of registration has a lifetime validity, with processing times available on the agency's website.
Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) Collector's Licence
The Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) Collector's Licence is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for businesses involved in the collection of toxic industrial waste in Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically taking 30 working days upon receipt of complete and accurate documentation.
Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) Transport Approval
The Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) Transport Approval is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for businesses involved in the transportation of toxic industrial waste in Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 7 working days upon receipt of all required documents.
Vector Control Operator Certificate
The Vector Control Operator Certificate is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore for businesses involved in vector control operations. The validity is agency-confirmed, with processing typically completed within 30 working days.
Written Permission to Discharge Trade Effluent into a Watercourse
The Written Permission to Discharge Trade Effluent into a Watercourse is required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for factories intending to discharge trade effluent into Singapore's watercourses. The validity of this permission is confirmed by the agency, and processing times can be found on their website.