Northwest Horticultural Council
Export Manual
SINGAPORE
Capital: Singapore CityPopulation: 6,028,459 (2024)
Currency: Singapore Dollar
Official Language(s): English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
I. CHEMICAL MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS (MRLs)
The NHC’s MRL Database is a resource only available to U.S. growers, packers, and shippers of apples, pears, and sweet cherries who are located in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and those that work with them. It is intended to be an initial guide for those U.S. Pacific Northwest companies interested in exporting tree fruit to select markets of interest. Commercially important information should be rechecked and verified with knowledgeable parties in the country of interest prior to sales or shipment. This Database utilizes global MRL data partially funded by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and managed by FoodChain ID. By accessing and using the NHC’s MRL Database, you acknowledge and agree that you have read and accept the foregoing terms and conditions of use and agree to be bound by them as an express condition to your continued use of the Database.
To access the MRL Database, click here.
II. CHEMICALS AND ADDITIVE INFORMATION
A. Chemical residue standards:
Singapore has its own standards. If Singapore has not established a maximum residue level for a specific chemical, it uses the Codex MRL value.
B. Monitoring chemical residues:
Chemicals residues are monitored. Singapore checks fruits and vegetables on a random basis. The frequency of checks is determined by the violation history of the country concerned.
C. Restrictions on use of waxes:
None.
III. ORGANIC FRUIT REGULATIONS
There are no existing certification standards for organic food in Singapore.
IV. TARIFFS
There are no import duties imposed on apples, pears, or cherries. However, a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 7 percent of the CIF is charged.
V. NON-TARIFF BARRIERS
A. Labeling requirements:
The following information must be printed on the cartons:
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- Name and address of packer
- Product description
- Date of packing
- Country of origin
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B. Licenses and quotas:
None.
C. Currency Issues:
None.
D. Pest and plant disease restrictions:
None.
E. Other trade restrictions:
None.
VI. MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES FOR PACIFIC NORTHWEST TREE FRUIT INDUSTRY:
Washington Apple Commission:
Eddie Saw
Total Market Solutions
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Voice: 011 603 8070 7216
Fax: 011 603 8076 3825
E-mail: eddie.saw@totalms.com.my
Northwest Cherry Growers/Washington State Fruit Commission:
Malinee Suesuthikul
Diva Studio Co. Ltd.
E-mail: sale.divastudio@gmail.com
Pear Bureau Northwest:
Richard Lieu
Lieu Marketing Assoc Pte Ltd
SINGAPORE
Voice: 011-65-6515 6113
Fax: 011-65-6278 4372
E-mail: lieumktg@singnet.com.sg
VII. OTHER RESOURCE LINKS:
Governmental:
VIII. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Congress ratified the U.S. – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on July 31, 2003, and President Bush signed the legislation into law on September 3, 2003. The FTA entered into force January 1, 2004.
