SPF | Explosive Precursor Licence
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SPF | Explosive Precursor Licence
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Apply Explosive Precursor Licence
Please ensure that you have read all the necessary information before applying. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply via GoBusiness
Overview of Gun, Explosive, and Weapon Licences
Apply for Gun Licence
Apply for Explosive Licence
Apply for Weapon and/or Noxious Substance Licence
FAQ for GEWCA Regulatory Regime
Content Overview
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021 (GEWCA)
Under the GEWCA, the following list of chemicals are regulated as “explosive precursor”:
1.
Ammonium nitrate, or any mixture of components one of which is ammonium nitrate, but not including —
(a)
aqueous solutions containing less than 60%, weight in weight, of ammonium nitrate; or
(b)
any material in solid form comprising a mixture of components, one of which is ammonium nitrate, where the nitrogen content derived from ammonium nitrate is less than 28% by weight of the said mixture.
2.
Ammonium perchlorate.
3.
Barium nitrate, not including preparations and solutions containing less than 10%, weight in weight, of barium nitrate.
4.
Guanidine nitrate.
5.
Hydrogen peroxide, not including preparations and solutions containing not more than 20%, weight in weight, of hydrogen peroxide.
6.
Potassium chlorate.
7.
Potassium nitrate, not including preparations and solutions containing less than 5%, weight in weight, of potassium nitrate or a combination of both potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate.
8.
Potassium nitrite, not including aqueous solutions containing less than 5%, weight in weight, of potassium nitrite.
9.
Potassium perchlorate.
10.
Sodium chlorate.
11.
Sodium nitrate, not including preparations and solutions containing less than 5%, weight in weight, of sodium nitrate or a combination of both sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate.
12.
Sodium nitrite, not including aqueous solutions containing less than 5%, weight in weight, of sodium nitrite.
13.
Sodium perchlorate.
14.
Perchloric acid.
15.
Tetranitromethane.
1.1 Apply Explosive Precursors Licence
Apply
To apply for the Licence, you will need to visit
GoBusiness webpage
, which will require you to sign in using your Individual SingPass or Company Corppass.
The process may take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
Processing Time
About 30 days from the receipt of the application, processing fee (if required) and the necessary documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will delay the processing timeline.
You will be notified of the outcome via email from GoBusiness. Alternatively, you can login to GoBusiness to view your application status.
Licence Type
Description
Possession / Use
Permits possession and use of specified explosive precursors. For entities with legitimate industrial/commercial needs.
Storage
Authorises storage at approved facilities with required safety and security measures.
Supply
Permits sale/distribution to licensed entities. For approved chemical suppliers/distributors.
Manufacture
Allows production/processing of explosive precursors. Limited to approved manufacturers with proper safety protocols and security measures.
Dispose
Permits disposal of explosive precursors through approved methods. For qualified entities with proper disposal facilities.
Transport
Allows movement of precursors between approved locations. For authorised transporters with proper safety measures.
Relevant Regulations under the GEWCA:
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosives and Explosive Precursors) Regulations 2025
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Transporting Explosive Precursors — Class Licence) Order 2025
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosive Precursor Disposal — Class Licence) Order 2025
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1.2 Renewal of Licence
Renewal of Licence
The renewal window for licences will open in GoBusiness around 4 months before the expiry date of the licence.
To apply for Renewal of Licence, you will need to visit GoBusiness webpage, which will require you to sign in using your Individual SingPass or Company Corppass.
Log in to
GoBusiness
with your Singpass or Corppass
Under the My Licences, "Due for Renewal", look for the Licence you wish to renew
Click on 'Select Action" and "Renew"
Complete the Renewal application form with your business details
Upload all required supporting documents [refer to application guideline for the documents to be submitted]
Review your application and submit the application
The process may take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
Processing Time
About 30 days from the receipt of the application, processing fee (if required) and the necessary documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will delay the processing timeline.
You will be notified of the outcome via email from GoBusiness. Alternatively, you can login to GoBusiness to view your application status.
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1.3 Explosive Precursor Licence Fees
GEWCA Explosive Precursor Licence Fees
The full list of Licence Fees related to Explosive Precursor is under the Fee Schedule of the
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosives and Explosive Precursors) Regulations 2025
Please
click here to download the Full List of Licence Fees
, extracted from the GEWCA Regulations
GEWCA Licence Fees for Explosive Precursor
Activity
New Fee under GEWCA - 3 Years
Bundled Fee under GEWCA - 3 Years
Transport
$300
$760
$880
$1,020
$1,100
Possession / Use
$300
$620
$740
$880
$960
Store
$480
Supply
$300
Not Applicable
Dispose
$480
Not Applicable
Manufacture
$620
Not Applicable
Non-Renewable Licences
Activity
Licence Fee
Licence to Import or Export
$40 per relevant consignment to be imported or exported under the licence
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1.4 List of Licensed Explosive Precursor Disposal Companies
List of Explosive Precursor Disposal Companies
S/N
Company Name
Type of Explosive Precursor
1
ECO Special Waste Management Pte Ltd
21 Tuas View Circuit Singapore 637358
Contact
Tel: 6517 3653
Fax: 6863 7813
Email:
sales@eco.com.sg
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Perchlorate
Barium Nitrate
Guanidine Nitrate
Hydrogen Peroxide
Perchloric Acid
Potassium Chlorate
Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Nitrite
Potassium Perchlorate
Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Nitrite
Sodium Perchlorate
Tetranitromethane
2
Chem-Solv Technologies Pte Ltd
29/31, Pioneer Sector 2, Tuas, Singapore 628385 / 628387
Contact
Tel: 68614277 / 68614278
Fax: 68618151 / 68978856
Email:
quickfit@chemsolvtech.com
3
Veolia ES Singapore Industrial Pte Ltd
15 Tuas View Circuit Singapore 636966
Contact
Hotline: +65 6970 5100
Email:
hwsales.sg@veolia.com
Updated on 1 Aug 2025
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1.5 Application Guidelines
The following guidelines outline the requirements and documentation necessary for the application of an Explosive Precursor Licence:
Guideline for Fit and Proper Criteria
Guideline on Application for Explosive Precursor Licence
Guideline on Application for Explosive Precursor Transport Licence
Guideline on Preparing Safety and Security Plans
Guideline on Class Licences for Schools under the GEWC (School Use - Class Licence) Order 2025
Advisory
Advisory on Transportation of Explosive Precursor under Class Licence
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1.6 Estimated Completion Time
20 minutes
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1.7 Contact details
If you have any query on this e-service, you can send it via
SPF Feedback
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Government officials will NEVER ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For details, visit
ScamShield Website
.
SPF has now added more payment methods for your convenience, including Credit / Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayNow.
Some e-services may experience intermittent disruptions from 28
th
April 2026 (Tue) 22:00hrs to 23:59hrs due to a scheduled maintenance.
1
/
3
Landing page banner
Apply Explosive Precursor Licence
Please ensure that you have read all the necessary information before applying. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply via GoBusiness
Overview of Gun, Explosive, and Weapon Licences
Apply for Gun Licence
Apply for Explosive Licence
Apply for Weapon and/or Noxious Substance Licence
FAQ for GEWCA Regulatory Regime
Content Overview
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021 (GEWCA)
Under the GEWCA, the following list of chemicals are regulated as “explosive precursor”:
1.
Ammonium nitrate, or any mixture of components one of which is ammonium nitrate, but not including —
(a)
aqueous solutions containing less than 60%, weight in weight, of ammonium nitrate; or
(b)
any material in solid form comprising a mixture of components, one of which is ammonium nitrate, where the nitrogen content derived from ammonium nitrate is less than 28% by weight of the said mixture.
2.
Ammonium perchlorate.
3.
Barium nitrate, not including preparations and solutions containing less than 10%, weight in weight, of barium nitrate.
4.
Guanidine nitrate.
5.
Hydrogen peroxide, not including preparations and solutions containing not more than 20%, weight in weight, of hydrogen peroxide.
6.
Potassium chlorate.
7.
Potassium nitrate, not including preparations and solutions containing less than 5%, weight in weight, of potassium nitrate or a combination of both potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate.
8.
Potassium nitrite, not including aqueous solutions containing less than 5%, weight in weight, of potassium nitrite.
9.
Potassium perchlorate.
10.
Sodium chlorate.
11.
Sodium nitrate, not including preparations and solutions containing less than 5%, weight in weight, of sodium nitrate or a combination of both sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate.
12.
Sodium nitrite, not including aqueous solutions containing less than 5%, weight in weight, of sodium nitrite.
13.
Sodium perchlorate.
14.
Perchloric acid.
15.
Tetranitromethane.
1.1 Apply Explosive Precursors Licence
Apply
To apply for the Licence, you will need to visit
GoBusiness webpage
, which will require you to sign in using your Individual SingPass or Company Corppass.
The process may take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
Processing Time
About 30 days from the receipt of the application, processing fee (if required) and the necessary documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will delay the processing timeline.
You will be notified of the outcome via email from GoBusiness. Alternatively, you can login to GoBusiness to view your application status.
Licence Type
Description
Possession / Use
Permits possession and use of specified explosive precursors. For entities with legitimate industrial/commercial needs.
Storage
Authorises storage at approved facilities with required safety and security measures.
Supply
Permits sale/distribution to licensed entities. For approved chemical suppliers/distributors.
Manufacture
Allows production/processing of explosive precursors. Limited to approved manufacturers with proper safety protocols and security measures.
Dispose
Permits disposal of explosive precursors through approved methods. For qualified entities with proper disposal facilities.
Transport
Allows movement of precursors between approved locations. For authorised transporters with proper safety measures.
Relevant Regulations under the GEWCA:
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosives and Explosive Precursors) Regulations 2025
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Transporting Explosive Precursors — Class Licence) Order 2025
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosive Precursor Disposal — Class Licence) Order 2025
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1.2 Renewal of Licence
Renewal of Licence
The renewal window for licences will open in GoBusiness around 4 months before the expiry date of the licence.
To apply for Renewal of Licence, you will need to visit GoBusiness webpage, which will require you to sign in using your Individual SingPass or Company Corppass.
Log in to
GoBusiness
with your Singpass or Corppass
Under the My Licences, "Due for Renewal", look for the Licence you wish to renew
Click on 'Select Action" and "Renew"
Complete the Renewal application form with your business details
Upload all required supporting documents [refer to application guideline for the documents to be submitted]
Review your application and submit the application
The process may take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
Processing Time
About 30 days from the receipt of the application, processing fee (if required) and the necessary documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will delay the processing timeline.
You will be notified of the outcome via email from GoBusiness. Alternatively, you can login to GoBusiness to view your application status.
Share This Content
1.3 Explosive Precursor Licence Fees
GEWCA Explosive Precursor Licence Fees
The full list of Licence Fees related to Explosive Precursor is under the Fee Schedule of the
Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosives and Explosive Precursors) Regulations 2025
Please
click here to download the Full List of Licence Fees
, extracted from the GEWCA Regulations
GEWCA Licence Fees for Explosive Precursor
Activity
New Fee under GEWCA - 3 Years
Bundled Fee under GEWCA - 3 Years
Transport
$300
$760
$880
$1,020
$1,100
Possession / Use
$300
$620
$740
$880
$960
Store
$480
Supply
$300
Not Applicable
Dispose
$480
Not Applicable
Manufacture
$620
Not Applicable
Non-Renewable Licences
Activity
Licence Fee
Licence to Import or Export
$40 per relevant consignment to be imported or exported under the licence
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1.4 List of Licensed Explosive Precursor Disposal Companies
List of Explosive Precursor Disposal Companies
S/N
Company Name
Type of Explosive Precursor
1
ECO Special Waste Management Pte Ltd
21 Tuas View Circuit Singapore 637358
Contact
Tel: 6517 3653
Fax: 6863 7813
Email:
sales@eco.com.sg
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Perchlorate
Barium Nitrate
Guanidine Nitrate
Hydrogen Peroxide
Perchloric Acid
Potassium Chlorate
Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Nitrite
Potassium Perchlorate
Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Nitrite
Sodium Perchlorate
Tetranitromethane
2
Chem-Solv Technologies Pte Ltd
29/31, Pioneer Sector 2, Tuas, Singapore 628385 / 628387
Contact
Tel: 68614277 / 68614278
Fax: 68618151 / 68978856
Email:
quickfit@chemsolvtech.com
3
Veolia ES Singapore Industrial Pte Ltd
15 Tuas View Circuit Singapore 636966
Contact
Hotline: +65 6970 5100
Email:
hwsales.sg@veolia.com
Updated on 1 Aug 2025
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1.5 Application Guidelines
The following guidelines outline the requirements and documentation necessary for the application of an Explosive Precursor Licence:
Guideline for Fit and Proper Criteria
Guideline on Application for Explosive Precursor Licence
Guideline on Application for Explosive Precursor Transport Licence
Guideline on Preparing Safety and Security Plans
Guideline on Class Licences for Schools under the GEWC (School Use - Class Licence) Order 2025
Advisory
Advisory on Transportation of Explosive Precursor under Class Licence
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1.6 Estimated Completion Time
20 minutes
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1.7 Contact details
If you have any query on this e-service, you can send it via
SPF Feedback
. For technical issue, please include a screenshot of the issue (max 7MB).
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