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23 articles
6 February 2026
Change in Harmonised System (HS) Code for Import/Transhipment Permit Declaration for Biological Agents and Toxins Regulated under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act (BATA)
With effect from 1 Mar 2026, the HS code for all BATA-regulated biological material except for biological agents identified as yeast will change from 30029000 to 30024900. There will be NO change to the HS code for BATA-regulated biological agents identified as yeast, which will remain as 21021000. A summary of the guidance on the use of MOH product codes and corresponding HS codes for import/transhipment permit application can be found in Table 1.
Feature Articles
21 February 2025
New Biorisk Management Standard for Large-Scale Work with Biological Agents
News Update
28 May 2024
Roll-out of Healthcare Application and Licensing Portal (HALP) to Replace the Biosafety IT System (BiosIS)
We are pleased to announce that the Healthcare Application and Licensing Portal (HALP) will be available to existing Biosafety IT System (BiosIS) users from 24 June 2024.
News Update
1 April 2024
Public Consultation on The Draft for The Biorisk Management Standard for Large-Scale Work Involving Biological Agents
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is conducting a public consultation to seek views on the proposed Biorisk Management Standard for Large-Scale Work involving Biological Agents.
News Update
10 October 2023
Updated Biological Agents and Toxins List
Refer to the latest List of Biological Agents and Toxins below.
News Update
10 June 2021
Upcoming Training for Biosafety Coordinator
The Professional Biorisk Management Course offered by the National University of Singapore is recognized as the required training for persons who are interested to take on the role of a Biosafety Coordinator under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act.
News Update
19 February 2021
Biological Agents and Toxins Act (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2021
S87/2021.
News Update
22 June 2020
Laboratory Biosafety Resources Related to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 Virus) Samples or Materials
For ease of reference, various guidelines from MOH Biosafety Branch have been consolidated into the "Laboratory Biosafety Resources Related to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Virus Samples/Materials" that is now available under Useful Info and Guidelines.
News Update
30 January 2020
Biological Agents and Toxins Act (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2020
S71/2020.
News Update
4 July 2019
Advisory to Facilities That Import Biological Agents and Toxins Including Proficiency Testing Materials
The advisory is intended for facilities that import biological agents and/or toxins, including proficiency testing materials.
News Update