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Health Sciences Authority

Approval & Permit

Pages in Approval & Permit

Last updated on 31 October 2026

Approval to Large-scale Produce

Find out more about the requirements for an Approval to Large-scale Produce under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act.

Approval to Possess

Find out more about the requirements for an Approval to Possess under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act.

Genetically Modified Micro-organisms

Genetically Modified Micro-organisms are micro-organisms with altered genes created through genetic engineering techniques.

Permit (Import/Transhipment)

Learn more about applications for Permits under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act.

Special Approval to Handle

Find out more about the requirements for a Special Approval to Handle under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act.