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Who must apply for a licence from SFA to manufacture or process animal feed for food-producing animals?
All local producers of animal feed for food-producing animals must be licensed by SFA before commencing feed production at the approved establishment. This includes livestock feed and aquaculture feed. The licence is issued with a validity period of 1 year.
SFA does not require the storage or warehousing of animal feed to be licensed if there is no feed manufacturing or production activities, as such activities are deemed to be of lower risk.
Feed producers are not permitted to supply feed to consumers as human food or to food establishments for processing or retail.
For feed producers
Food processing establishments are not permitted to be used for the manufacturing and/or storage of animal feed, including pet food.Feed producers that manufacture or process feed for both food producing and non-food producing animals are only required to obtain the licence from SFA.
For animal feed manufacturers
With the licence, you will be permitted to manufacture or process the types of feed that are registered with and approved by SFA.
What are the general requirements?
Before you apply for a licence with SFA to operate an Animal Feed Manufacturing or Processing Establishment:
- You must be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and have a UEN issued by ACRA.
- Applicants must have an active CorpPass account to make the licence application.
What are the licence conditions?
You can download the licence/registration conditions from the table below.
| Licence/Registration | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Licence to Manufacture and Process Animal Feed | Conditions of licence for animal feed manufacturing and processing establishments |
Is a licence required for local production of animal feed for food-producing animals?
All local producers of animal feed for food-producing animals must be licensed by SFA before commencing feed production. This includes feed for aquaculture and agriculture. Feed producers are not permitted to supply feed to consumers as human food or to food establishments for processing or retail. For more details, refer to Application Process & Fees for Licence to Manufacture and Process Animal Feed.
Production of Insects as Feed
Can I produce animal feed for food-producing animals containing insects as ingredients?
Yes, all businesses producing animal feed, including those containing insects, must be licensed by SFA and comply with the conditions of licence for production of animal feed for food-producing animals. All licensed animal feed producers can supply feed (including live insects as animal feed) to other feed producers or farms producing food.
For animal feed containing insects as ingredients, business must adhere to the additional conditions in the table below.
| S/N | Additional Conditions of Licence for the Production of Insects as Animal Feed for Food Producing Animals |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wild harvested insects must only be used as a supplemental breeding stock. |
| 2 | Applicants must establish and submit a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)/ Food Safety Management System (FSMS) plan in their production and post-harvest processes to identify the hazard and the control measures. The applicant must implement the HACCP/ FSMS as submitted throughout the licence term. Substrates Manure, decomposing organic material and materials originating from diseased animals or fish must not be used as feeding substrates. For materials of ruminant origin, only deboned meat cuts and dairy (e.g. milk and cheese) products must be used. |
| 3 | For food waste to be used as insect substrate, the food waste must not be in a decaying or decomposing state. Decomposing state is identified by putrid odours, mushy/ slimy, or with visible mould or bacteria growth. Substrates which have undergone controlled fermentation are encouraged. Applicants must ensure that there is a system in place to screen inputs into the waste stream. |
| 4 | Post-harvest Good hygiene practices must be implemented during post-harvest handling to prevent cross contamination. |
What are the responsibilities of licensees?
Licensees have several responsibilities, such as properly maintaining their establishments and ensure all feed produced is fit for purpose.
Licensees are required to update their records in the GoBusiness portal and obtain SFA’s approval for any changes in processes, layout plan and list of products.
How much do the licences/registrations cost?
| Type of annual licence | Application Fee | Licence Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Licence to Manufacture and Process Animal Feed | There is no application fee | $240 per year |
Apply for a Licence
Follow the steps below to apply for a licence to manufacture and process animal feed for food-producing animals.
Step 1: Submit licence application and supporting documents
within 30 working daysStep 2: SFA reviews your licence application
Step 3: SFA issues your licence
Step 4: Pay licence fees
After obtaining your licence
Seek approval for any changes in processes, layout plan and list of products
Inspection and labelling for animal feed establishments
Who are the licensed feed producers in Singapore?
For information on licensed feed producers in Singapore, please download the list below.
For more information
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.
If you encounter difficulties using the GoBusiness portal, please contact the GoBusiness helpdesk.