Guidance Notes For Completing Hazardous Substances Licence/Permit Application Form
1. Instructions
You are required to go through these notes before filling the application form in GoBusiness. Please retain these notes for future reference.
The application form for Hazardous Substances Licence/Permit can be used to apply for a
- Hazardous Substances Licence issued under the Environmental Protection and Management Act for the import, use, storage and supply of hazardous substances controlled under the Act.
- Hazardous Substances Permit issued under the Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations for purchasing hazardous substances controlled under the Regulations from local supplier for own use and/or for storage.
2. Guidance Notes
(To be read together with the new application form in GoBusiness)
Section 1 - General Info
Applicant Detail
Please verify the applicant’s details and fill in the salutation, email and contact number. Applicant's name shall be the same as shown on the NRIC, PR, work permit or employment pass.
Company Detail
Please verify the company’s details. The company name and registered address shall be the same as the name and address registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority.
Section 2 - Application Details
Part A: Application Details
Please select the relevant licence type (only applicable to Hazardous Substances Licence) and specify whether the storage of hazardous substances is required.
Part B: Particulars of Company
The company name and UEN shall be the same as the name and UEN that your company filed with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority. Please provide the required information.
Part C: Particulars of Applicant
Applicant for a Hazardous Substances Licence should be a professional in his field or a senior management staff in his company. His academic qualification must be at least a technical diploma. He will be required to sit and pass the Management of Hazardous Substances (MHS) course. MHS course is not required for applicant dealing with only (i) Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) other than Methyl Bromide, (ii) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and (iii) paints in which the total lead exceeds 0.009% by weight of the paint.
Applicant for a Hazardous Substances Permit should be a management staff in his company.
Please provide the required information.
Part D: Purpose of Hazardous Substances
Please select the relevant box to indicate the purpose for the hazardous substances in your application. You may select more than one box.
Part E: Hazardous Substances (HS) – Require Storage
Storage Premises Address
Select ‘No’ if you are not using an existing site and enter the new storage premises address and its required information.
Hazardous Substance
For each hazardous substance, please enter the required information and click the ‘Add’ button to add the hazardous substance to the table.
Please click the ‘Add’ button under the hazardous substances table to include all hazardous substances for the specific storage site address.
If you propose to store the hazardous substances at more than one premises, please add a new storage premises following by the hazardous substances to be stored.
Notes:
The list of hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection and Management Act is in Table 1.
The list of hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations is in Table 2.
The list of ODS controlled under the Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations 2000 is in Table 3. You are required to fill in the particulars of the ODS based on groups.
| Name of Hazardous Substance | This refers to correct technical name of the hazardous substances. |
| Max Purity (%) | This refers to the maximum concentration, grade, or purity in percentage (%) of the pure substance |
| Physical Form | Please indicate whether the hazardous substance is a solid, liquid or gas |
| Unit Capacity of Container | This refers to the size of small packaging (such as bottles, carboys, drums) and bulk tanks for storage in kg / litre / metric ton. |
| Max Qty Stored at Any One Time | Please estimate the maximum aggregate quantity of the hazardous substances to be stored at any one time in kg / litre / metric ton. |
| Specify Use/Type of Customer | Please state the use of the hazardous substance. If it is to be sold, state whether it is for trading or import/ export.
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Part F: Hazardous Substances – Do Not Require Storage
For each hazardous substance, please enter the required information and click the ‘Add’ button to add the hazardous substance to the table.
Part G: Transportation Details
Please select ‘Yes’ if the quantities of the hazardous substances to be transported exceed those listed in the Schedule of the Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. Please see Table 2.
If you are transporting these hazardous substances yourself, a Transport Approval is required. Please note that a valid Hazardous Substances Licence is a pre-requisite for application of Transport Approval and the Transport Approval will have to be applied separately.
Guidelines on Transport Approval application are available at https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/pollution-control/chemical-safety/transportation-of-hazardous-substances.
Part H: Chemical Reporting – Declaration of Completion
With effect from 1 Jan 2026, all NEA Hazardous Substances Licence and Permit holders are required to screen all chemicals import and/or manufacture locally, and report those that meet the reporting requirements under the Chemical Reporting Framework. This requirement is applicable during the renewal period. For detailed guidance on chemical reporting, please refer to the guidance document published on NEA’s website.
Please indicate the chemical reporting status.
Part I: Remarks
You may wish to include remarks for the Processing Officer.
Supporting Document
Industrial Allocation / Industrial Siting Consultation Letter
The letter shall be submitted along with the respective Hazardous Substances Licence/Permit application relating to a new site premises. The letter shall include details of the proposed activity at the listed industrial premises.
No-objection letter (for storage at a 3rd party warehouse)
If your company proposes to store hazardous substances at a 3rd party warehouse, please attach a letter of consent from the warehouse (along with company letterhead) stating the name, percentage and maximum quantity of hazardous substances to allow for storage at the stated premises. The warehouse must have the necessary NEA Hazardous Substances Licence / Permit to store your company’s hazardous substances.
No. and Capacity of Fixed Storage Tanks
The Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) for the bulk tank shall be uploaded along with the application as a supporting document. Alternatively, a certification of the fixed bulk tank from a Professional Engineer is acceptable as well.
Emergency Response Plan to Mitigate a Spill/Release of Hazardous Substances
The plan needs to address the containment/mitigation procedures, the equipment used for mitigation of any incidents involving a spill/release of hazardous substances, the collection and disposal of contaminated waste generated from the incident.
Section 3 - Review Form
Please review the information that you have provided.
Section 4 – Declaration
Please scroll to read and acknowledge the clauses before submitting the application.