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Advisory statement by NEA

In Singapore, high power lasers of Class 3b and Class 4 (including laser pointers with power output > 5 milliwatts (mW)) and High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) are controlled irradiating apparatus under the Radiation Protection Act 2007 and its Regulations.

Under these regulations, a licence from the National Environment Agency (NEA)is required to possess, use, deal with, manufacture, import and export these controlled irradiating apparatus. It is an offence to import, export, possess, use, manufacture, sell, deal with or deal in controlled irradiating apparatus without a license from NEA in Singapore. Any person who imports, exports, keeps, possesses, uses, manufactures, sells, deals with or deals in any controlled irradiating apparatus without a license can be charged in court and is liable on conviction to a fine up to $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term up to 5 years, or to both.

Additionally, for high power laser pointers (with power output > 5mW), injuries resulting from staring into the laser beam of a high power laser could include permanent damage to the eye and subsequent partial or total loss of vision. Therefore, NEA generally would not issue any licence to members of the public for possession or use of high power laser pointers. Such high power laser pointers should accordingly not be sold on the Shopee platform.

For more information on lasers, please visit https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/radiation-safety/lasers/information-on-laser-pointers

For a summary of the non-ionising radiation regulations, please visit https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/radiation-safety/regulatory-information/summary-non-ionising-radiation-regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the consequences of not abiding by the registration requirements for Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR) Apparatus on Shopee?

Under NEA, it is an offence to import, export, possess, use, manufacture, sell, deal with or deal in controlled irradiating apparatus without a licence from NEA in Singapore. Any person who imports, exports, keeps, possesses, uses, manufactures, sells, deals with or deals in any controlled irradiating apparatus without a licence can be charged in court and is liable on conviction to a fine up to $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term up to 5 years, or to both.

All non-compliant listings on the Shopee platform will be deleted. Sellers can request to relist their products should they be able to provide supporting evidence that their products received approval from NEA to relist.

2. Does this requirement apply to all overseas & local sellers?

Yes, this requirement applies to both overseas and local sellers who wish to sell non-ionising radiation (NIR) apparatus on the Shopee platform in Singapore.

3. How do I apply for a license to sell Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR) Apparatus?

The Guidelines for licence application and annual fee payment are available on NEA website.

4. Where can I find more information regarding Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR) Apparatus on Shopee?

You can find more information about the import, export, sale, dealing in, possession, and use of radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus here