L3 - Licence to keep or possess an ionising irradiating apparatus for use (other than sale)
Apply for L3 - Licence to keep or possess an ionising irradiating apparatus for use (other than sale)
National Environment Agency (NEA)
For Business Users only
This licence is only for business users with a registered Unique Entity Number (UEN).
Application Details
This licence is required for applicants intending to buy, purchase, keep, store or possess for use an ionising radiation irradiating apparatus.
FAQ
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Do I need to apply for this licence?
This licence is required if you intend to store, keep or possess irradiating apparatus. These include, but are not limited to:
- X-ray equipment (medical or non-medical)
- X-ray equipment (fixed or portable)
- Charged particle accelerator
- Linear accelerator (LINAC)
- Cyclotron
- Synchrotron
- Synchrocyclotron
- Irradiator
- CT scanner
- Bone densitometer
- Gamma knife
- OPG or PA
- Ion implanter
- Lithotripter
- Scanning electron microscope
Your organisation should apply for a new licence at least 2 weeks before and no earlier than 6 weeks before receiving, installing and commissioning the equipment. The serial number should also be known to you either through the purchase contract or the invoice. -
What conditions do I need to fulfil?
i. The company must have a valid UEN.
ii. For medical devices, HSA approval must be obtained.
iii. The company must comply with the Radiation Protection Act and its subsidiary Regulations, in particular the Radiation Protection (Ionising Radiation) Regulations.
iv. To use the irradiating apparatus, there must be a user with an L5 licence or applying for an L5 licence to use the apparatus under this application. -
What supporting documents do I need to submit?
i. Technical specifications / brochures
ii. Floor plans, layout
iii. Radiation safety manual -
How soon can my application be processed?
Complete applications with the necessary supporting documents will typically be processed within 10 working days upon reception of the submission. Licence applications that require pre-licence inspections and/or licence applicants who are instructed to sit for a qualifying test may require a longer period of time (4 - 8 weeks or more). -
How much does this licence cost and how long is it valid?
The licence costs $155 per year and is valid for 3, 6, 9, 12 or 24 months. -
Who can I contact for further details?
For licensing enquiries, please contact the National Environment Agency Call Centre at 1800-2255632 or 1800-CALL NEA or (65) 6225 5632 (from overseas). You can also email us at contact_NEA@nea.gov.sg. -
How do I pay for the licence fees?
Payment may be made online via Credit Card when submitting the licence application. GIRO payment is also possible for customers with existing GIRO arrangement with RPNSD. To set up a GIRO account, please complete and submit the GIRO application form found on the NEA website: https://www.eportal.nea.gov.sg > Categories > Radiation Safety > eServices and Forms > GIRO Application Form for Radiation Licences. Cheque payment will no longer be accepted. Licence fees paid or submitted are not refundable. -
How do I change the profile information (e.g. contact details) associated with my radiation licences?
For company: Licence cannot be transferred to a different UEN. To change UEN, existing licences will need to be cancelled and reapplied under the new UEN.
To amend your company details (e.g. contact person name, contact number, email address) registered with RPNSD, please email NEA RPNSD with the current information to be amended and the updated information. -
What other approval is needed in order to supply or possess a medical device?
Medical devices are controlled under the Health Products Act administered by the Health Science Authority (HSA). Radiation emitting medical equipment are required to be registered and/or authorised by HSA before the equipment can be supplied in Singapore. Your company should check with MDB/ HSA concurrently to find out the relevant requirements when you are preparing for the radiation licence application. Certain types of radiation emitting equipment may only be possessed by medical and/or healthcare establishments, and may only be used by registered medical and healthcare professionals at places registered with the Ministry of Health. -
Where can I find more radiation regulatory and licensing information?
You may refer to the radiation safety webpage on NEA's website. -
Where is RPNSD located?
RPNSD (Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Department) is a department within the National Environment Agency (NEA). Our office is located at the 3rd Storey of the Annex Block of Environment Building at 40 Scotts Road. The nearest MRT station is Newton. Our mailing address is:
Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Department
National Environment Agency
Environment Building
3rd Storey, Annex Block
40 Scotts Road, Singapore 228231
Additional Information
Fees
Licence Fees: $155 per year.
Documents Needed
- Irradiating Apparatus Information
Technical specifications, brochures etc. - Floor Plans / Site Layout
Please provide the floor plan and layout of the storage / installation site. - Radiation Protection Plan
Please submit Radiation Protection Plan (RPP) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) - Other Supporting Documents
Other relevant supporting documents.
Requirements
Prerequisite Licence(s)
ACRA - Registration for Companies / Business
Related licence(s)
NEA L5 - Licence to use ionising irradiating apparatus (other than sale)