Hazardous Substances (HS) Licence

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

Application Details

Any person who wishes to import, export, store, use and supply of hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection And Management Act.

FAQ

  1. Who needs to apply for this licence?
    Any person who wishes to import/export, store, use and/or supply any hazardous substance (HS) controlled under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA). Any existing HS licence holder who wishes to renew, include/amend HS from the existing HS licence. The HS Licence holder is required to login via GoBusiness for his/her particulars to be reflected under Applicant’s particulars.

Applicants are reminded to ensure all documents are in place before licence application and to promptly furnish any other supporting document to NEA upon NEA’s request during the course of the application process. If your submitted application is still pending clarifications or submission of documents after our review, please respond/submit to NEA your clarifications/documents as soon as possible, to not delay the application process. Your application may be deemed as unsuccessful if any outstanding documents and/or clarifications are not submitted within 3 months from the date of your application.

Additional Information

Fees
Licence Fees (Hazardous Substances Licence): $525, valid for one year.
Licence Fees (Temporary Hazardous Substances Licence): $135, valid for three months.

BizSAFE programme
bizSAFE is a nationally recognised capability building programme designed to help companies build workplace safety and health capabilities. This programme is offered by Workplace Safety and Health Council and you can learn more about bizSAFE here.

Documents Needed