Under the Arms and Explosives Act 1913, “explosive” —
(a) means gunpowder, nitro-glycerine, dynamite, gun-cotton, blasting powder, fulminate of mercury or of other metals, coloured fires and every other substance, whether similar to those abovementioned or not, used or manufactured with a view to producing a practical effect by explosion or a pyrotechnic effect;
(b) includes fog signals, fireworks, fuses, rockets, percussion-caps, detonators, cartridges and ammunition of all descriptions, and every adaptation or preparation of an explosive as above defined; and
(c) includes sand crackers, and any substance declared to be deemed an explosive by notification under section10(1)(a);
When the Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021 (GEWCA) is operationalised (targeted February 2025), the meaning of “explosive” and associated terms are listed under section 4 of the GEWCA will include —
(a) an explosive substance;
(b) ammunition;
(c) a firework or rocket firework;
(d) a sand cracker; or
(e) an explosive device;
For more information on the other Licence Matters under the Arms and Explosives Regulatory Regime, please visit the following:
- Information on Gun Licence Matters
- Information on Explosive Precursor Licence Matters
- Information on Weapon and Noxious Substance Licence Matters
For overview of all matters concerning Gun, Explosive and Weapon Licences, please visit Overview of Gun, Explosive and Weapon Licence.
Types of Explosives Licence
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Licence Name |
Licensing Conditions |
Criteria and Documents Required |
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Base Licence |
Dealing in (Supply) Explosives |
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Manufacturing of Explosives |
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Storage of Explosives |
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Carrying out Blasting |
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Disposal of Explosives |
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Ad-hoc Licence |
Importation, Exportation or Purchase of Explosives |
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Removal of Explosives |
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Fees
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Nature |
Licence Name |
Fees |
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Base Licence |
Dealing in Explosives |
Explosives for non-blasting Purpose $405 for a period of not more than 2 years |
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Explosives for Blasting Purpose $1850 for a period of not more than 2 years |
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Manufacturing of Explosives |
$1050 for a period of not more than 2 years |
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Possession of Explosives |
$145 for a period of not more than 12 months |
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Storage of Explosives |
$650 for a period of not more than 2 years |
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Carrying out Blasting Conduct Disposal |
$405 for a period of not more than 2 years |
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Ad-hoc Licence |
Importation or Exportation of Explosives |
$22 for a period of not more than 30 days / per consignment |
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Purchase of Explosives |
$22 for a period of not more than 30 days / per consignment |
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Removal of Explosives |
For Blasting Work $22 for a period of not more than 30 days / per consignment |
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For Pyrotechnic Effects $22 for a period of not more than 30 days / per consignment |
Processing Time
About 3 weeks from the receipt of the application, processing fee and the necessary supporting documents, if required. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
You will be notified of the outcome via email. Alternatively, you can login to GoBusiness to view your application status.
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 SingPass.
The process may take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
Introduction
You can make the following amendments to your existing Explosives Licence:
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Add Particulars of New Employees Handling Explosives
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Delete or Replace Employees Handling Explosives
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Change of Contact Person
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Change of Director
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Change Name or Address of Company/Business
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Change Contact Details of Company/Licensee
Documents Required
You are required to obtain the following documents before amending your existing Explosives licence.
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Information to be amended |
Documents Required |
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1) Add Particulars of New Employees Handling Explosives |
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| 2) Delete Employees Handling Explosives
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| 3) Change of Licensee
4) Change of Director |
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5) Change Name or Address of Company/Business |
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6) Change Contact Details of Company/Licensee |
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Fees
No fee is required.
Processing Time
About 2 weeks from the receipt of the submission and the necessary documents, if required. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
You will be notified of the outcome via email or post. Alternatively, you can login to GoBusiness to view your application status.
Amend
To amend your Licence, you will need to visit GoBusiness webpage, which will require you to sign in using your Individual SingPass or Company SingPass.
The process may take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
List of Licensed Firework Companies
(a)Explomo Corporation Pte Ltd;
(b)Glorious (S) Pte Ltd;
(c)Intermay Consultech Pte Ltd;
(d)Knights Synergy (S) Pte Ltd;
(e)Effects Technologies Pte Ltd; and
(f)SpectaWorks Pte Ltd
Visit Overview of Gun Explosive and Weapon Licence to access information on the overview of Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control regulatory regime and useful downloads.