Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule I;
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule II;
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule III;
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Assistance Dogs for Countries/Regions under Schedule I to III
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/SGP/83/Add.1 |
| Date notice |
13/06/2024 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule I;
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule II;
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule III;
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Assistance Dogs for Countries/Regions under Schedule I to III |
| Summary |
The National Parks Board/Animal and Veterinary Service (NParks/AVS) had earlier reviewed the veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats, and notified the WTO of the draft revisions via G/SPS/N/SGP/83. Following feedback received during the sixty days comment period, the following trade-facilitating improvements have been added to the draft revisions:
1. Retained the current 7-day validity period of the pre-export veterinary health certificate;
2. Amended the requirement for pre-export examination of the dog/cat to be within 7 days of export, instead of only the day prior to or on the day of export;
3. Revised the required waiting time between rabies serology sampling and the date of export for Schedule III countries from 180 days to not less than 90 days, to align with WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Chapter 8.15 Infection with rabies virus.
The finalized Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule I to III will be adopted on 1 July 2024. There will be a 6-month adaptation period from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024 to allow the industry more time to adjust to the revised conditions – during this period, imports based on the previous conditions will still be allowed.
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| Product |
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| Country |
Singapore |
File attach:
NSGP83A1.pdf
Orther Notice: