Q1: What are poisons?

Poisons are defined as any substances specified in the Schedule to the Poisons Act, Chapter 234. The Poisons Act and Schedule is accessible by members of the public at http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/.

Q2: Who is eligible to apply for Form A Poisons Licence?

The pharmacists are eligible to apply for a Form A Poisons Licence. As for non-pharmacists applicants, they can be considered if the companies that they are working for are not dealing with active pharmaceutical ingredients that are intended for local sales, medicinal products or controlled drugs. Additionally, the non-pharmacists applicants should be familiar with the legal requirements stipulated in the Poisons Act and Poisons Rules.

Q3: Where can I get a copy of the Poisons Act and the Poisons Rules?

The softcopy of the Poisons Act is available at http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/, and the softcopy of the Poisons Rule is available at http://www.lawnet.com.sg/ (subject to subscription). Hardcopies of these legislations are available at

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Q4: When do I need to renew my licence? 

The licence is valid for 1 year. You should remember to submit a renewal application before the licence expires. You may submit the application two months before the expiry of your licence. If your licence is not renewed upon expiry, it would be considered lapsed and you would not be able to continue with the activities previsouly authorized by that licence. Lapsed licence would not be renewed and a new application would have to be made.

Q5: When do I need to file an amendment application?

Amendment application of licence would be needed if there is a change of warehouse. In addition, changes to the principal or secondary licensee status as well as addition or deletion of category of poisons authorized in the licence should also be applied via the amendment application. For changes in company information, please submit the amendment via “amend company information” in the PRISM online system.