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Health Sciences Authority

Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product

Apply for a Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product.

Last updated 4 September 2026

Overview

The Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), issued in the format as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is a document that is internationally recognised by national drug regulatory authorities for establishing the status of a pharmaceutical product under a national drug product licensing system.

In Singapore, a CPP can be issued for medicated oils and balms (MOB). The MOB must be produced under a comprehensive system of quality assurance, conforming to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards as mandated by WHO.

The CPP is specific for one product as well as one country of import. Among other information, the certificate includes:

  • Information on whether or not a product is sold in Singapore.

  • Details of the manufacturing site.

  • Product details, such as the formulation.

Documents required

You will need to submit the following documents:

Electronic Certificates

With effect from 25 March 2026, HSA will be issuing verifiable electronic certificates for exporters (including Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product and Free Sale Certificate) using GovTech’s FileSG (opens in new tab) digital platform. FileSG will replace TrustDocs for issuance of verifiable electronic documents. There will not be any changes to the application process, regulatory requirements and application fees for these certificates. For further information, please refer to the HSA Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) on Migration of TrustDocs to FileSG.

Fee

The application fee is $111.

Turnaround time (TAT)

  • TAT is 10 working days from application date.

  • TAT excludes the time taken for you to respond to our requests for clarification or additional information ("applicant's stop-clock").

Payment modes

How to apply

Submit your application through PRISM. Ensure you have the following before you access the e-service:

If you encounter technical issues, e-mail the HSA helpdesk (opens in new tab) or call 6776 0168 (from 7.00 am to midnight daily).