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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Applying for a licence to manufacture and process feed for non-food producing animals

How to apply for a licence to manufacture and process pet food

Last updated 12 December 2025

Licence to Manufacture and Process Feed for Non-food Producing Animals  

This licence is issued by Animal & Veterinary Service to use a premise for the manufacture, processing, or repackaging of animal feed for non-food producing animals in Singapore, including pet food, treats and supplements. 

We do not license the preparation or production of pet food in HDB or private residential premises. Those who purchase homemade pet food are doing so at their own risk. However, sale of pet food from residential premises may still be subject to investigation should any animal welfare issues arise from said pet food.  

 We also do not license storage or warehousing of pet feed. 

 For more information on operating small-scale home businesses, please refer to URA’s (opens in new tab) and HDB’s (opens in new tab) guidelines. 

For more information on the licensing conditions for feedmills, click here [PDF, 133KB] (opens in new tab). 

How to apply for the Licence to Manufacture and Process Feed for Non-food Producing Animals 

 Please log in to GoBusiness Dashboard (opens in new tab) to apply for the Licence to Manufacture and Process Feed for Non-food Producing Animals. An active CorpPass will be required to facilitate the application. 

It takes an estimated 21 working days to process an application that is complete and in order. 

The fee payable for the licence is S$240 per year. 

Click here [PDF, 120KB] (opens in new tab) for more information on the application for the Licence to Manufacture and Process Feed for Non-food Producing Animals. 

 Licence Prerequisites 

  1. Particulars of Licensee and Contact Person 

  1. Particulars of Company ACRA, including site of operation 

  1. Details of product(s), including intended animal species(s), product ingredients and target market(s) 

  1. Production capacity 

  1. Layout plan of the production area 

  1. Production flow chart 

  2. Product labelling 
    a. Name and product description 
    b. Composition (ingredients list) 
    c. Analytical constituents (information about nutrient levels) 
    d. Information about additives 
    e. Best before date, Batch code 
    f. Name, address and contact details of the producer and distributor 
    g. How to use the product (feeding instructions) 
    h. Weight and/or quantity statement 

  3. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the following: 
    a. Staff training 
    b. Cleaning 
    c. Record keeping 
    d. Operational workflow 
    e. Pest management 

  4. Approvals from other relevant authorities 
    a. Written Permission/Approval from URA/HDB/JTC 
    b. Proposed Use of Premises from NEA 
    c. CPF Licence Eligibility statement