Food-health products may be regulated either by SFA or the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). Anyone who wants to import, export, or tranship such products must comply with the requirements and rules imposed either by SFA or HSA.
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Generally speaking, products regulated by SFA are:
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Bee pollen, essence of chicken, and herbal jelly are examples of products that are regulated by SFA.
Conversely, products that are medicinal in nature, such as Western medicines and Chinese proprietary medicines, are regulated by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).
You can use the Classification Tree for Products in the Food-Health Product Interface to determine if your product is regulated by SFA.
If you are unsure whether your products are regulated by SFA, you can contact SFA via the SFA Online Feedback Form and provide a soft copy of the complete proposed packaging label with the following information:
1. Intended function of the product
2. Complete statement of ingredients
3. Dosing instructions, restrictions, or recommended intake
If your products are regulated by SFA, they are considered ‘Food and Food Products’ and you are required to comply with the relevant requirements and rules depending on the nature of your business activity.
For example, if you are an importer, you must comply with the rules that apply to the import of food and food products.
Requirements for Licence / Permit / Registration for Import / Export
Requirements for Licence / Permit for Food Retail
Requirements for Licence / Registration for Food Manufacturing & Storage
For insects and insect products, please refer to the guidelines in the Insect Regulatory Framework.
You can visit the HSA website to learn more about how health products are regulated.
For more information
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.
