N4A/B - Licence to import or export a consignment of non-ionising irradiating apparatus

Apply for N4A/B - Licence to import or export a consignment of non-ionising irradiating apparatus

National Environment Agency (NEA)

For Business Users only

This licence is only for business users with a registered Unique Entity Number (UEN).

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Application Details

This licence is required for applicants intending to import or export non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus.

FAQ

Do I need to apply for this licence?
IMPORTANT NOTE: This licence should be applied through Singapore Customs TradeNet online system. You should only apply for this licence through GoBusiness Licensing if you are unable to do so through TradeNet. This licence is required if you intend to import or export non-ionising irradiating apparatus. These include, but are not limited to:
- Ultraviolet sunlamps
- Microwave ovens
- Medical diagnostic imaging ultrasound equipment
- Fetal heart monitoring ultrasound
- Therapeutic ultrasound equipment
- High Intensity Focus Ultrasound Equipment
- Aesthetic ultrasound (cavitation) equipment
- Laboratory use ultrasound equipment
- Industrial use ultrasound equipment
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment
- Class 3b and Class 4 Industrial Lasers
- Class 3b and Class 4 Cosmetic Lasers
- Class 3b and Class 4 Entertainment lasers
- Embedded laser systems containing class 3b or 4 laser
- Laser pointers above regulatory clearance
What supporting documents do I need to submit?
i. Invoice and packing list of consignment
ii. Airway Bill or Bill of Lading
iii. Brochures/Technical Date/Test Reports etc. of apparatus to be imported/exported
iv. (For Import/export by sea) Approved Cargo Clearance Permit
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 $40 per consignment. A separate application is required for each consignment.
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 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_Licence@nea.gov.sg with the current information to be amended and the updated information.
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
I need more details about import and export licence. Where may I find it?
In most cases, import and export licences, i.e. L7A/B, N4A/B and N4A/B, are to be applied through the TradeNet system by freight companies which handle the transportation of cargoes from one Country/Region to another. Before the applications for import and export licences are submitted through TradeNet, vendors / suppliers should ensure that their dealer licences, i.e. L1, L2 or N1 are valid and have been updated to include the irradiating apparatus or radioactive material, and that they have obtained the relevant possession licence if the apparatus is for use at their premises. For direct import / export (not through a vendor / supplier), import and export licences can be applied through GoBusiness Licensing.

For more information on the items under import and export control, please refer to the following links:
https://www.customs.gov.sg/about-us/national-single-window/tradenet/competent-authorities-requirements-for-controlled-items/national-environment-agency---radiation-protection-and-nuclear-science-department-rpnsd
https://www.customs.gov.sg/-/media/cus/files/about-us/annexes-and-appendices/appendix-c---items-under-import-export-control.pdf
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.
Where can I find more radiation regulatory and licensing information?
You may refer to the radiation safety webpage on the NEA's website.

Additional Information

Fees
Licence Fees: $40

Documents Needed

Invoice and packing list of consignment
Apparatus information
Equipment Brochure / Catalogue / Technical specifications of the equipment to be licensed
Airway Bill or Bill of Lading
Approved Cargo Clearance Permit
(For Import/export by sea) Approved Cargo Clearance Permit
ATA Carnet
ATA Carnet supporting documents
Other Supporting Documents
Other relevant supporting documents

Requirements

Prerequisite Licence(s)
ACRA - Registration for Companies / Business