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Apply for Explosive Licence

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Content Overview

Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021 (GEWCA)

The meaning of “explosive” and associated terms are listed under section 4 of the GEWCA include —

Category

Items Included

Ammunition

• Cartridges with live primers and projectiles • Cartridges with live primers, propelling charge, and projectiles (e.g., nail gun cartridges) • Live primers, propellants, or blank cartridges • Other objects suitable for use as ammunition in guns (if prescribed)

Explosive Substances

• Gunpowder • Nitro-glycerine • Dynamite • Gun-cotton • Blasting powder • Fulminate of mercury or other metals • Coloured fires • Substances manufactured for explosion or pyrotechnic effects • Phlegmatised substances with explosive properties [Desensitised Explosives]

Explosive Devices

• Bombs • Grenades • Mines • Fog signals • Distress signals • Fuses • Detonators • Blasting caps • Percussion caps

Fireworks

• Articles containing explosives designed for entertainment producing:- Light- Sound- Gas- Smoke • Rocket fireworks

High Explosives

• Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine (HMX) • Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) • Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX)

Plastic Explosives

• Explosives formulated with high explosives and binder material • Malleable or flexible at room temperature

Other Categories

• Sand crackers • Distress signals (including marine flares, landing flares, highway flares) • Prohibited explosives (as prescribed by the Minister) • Unmarked plastic explosives

List of Common Desensitised Explosives

UN Number Desensitised Explosives HS Code Product Code
UN3317 2-AMINO-4,6-DINITROPHENOL, WETTED with not less than 20% water, by mass 29222900 ANEXDE010C
UN1310 Ammonium picrate, wetted with not less than 10 percent water, by mass 29089900 ANEXDE007F
UN1571 BARIUM AZIDE, WETTED with not less than 50% water, by mass 28500000 ANEXDE002
UN1320 Dinitrophenol, wetted with not less than 15 percent water, by mass 29089900 ANEXDE007A
UN1321 Dinitrophenolates, wetted with not less than 15 percent water, by mass 29089900 ANEXDE007B
UN1322 Dinitroresorcinol, wetted with not less than 15 percent water, by mass 29089900 ANEXDE007C
UN2852 DIPICRYL SULPHIDE, WETTED with not less than 10% water, by mass 29319090 ANEXDE014
UN2555 NITROCELLULOSE WITH WATER (not less than 25% water, by mass) 39122011 ANEXDE018A
UN2555 Nitrocellulose with water (non-plasticised) 39122011 ANEXDE018A
UN2555 Nitrocellulose with water (plasticised) 39122020 ANEXDE020B
UN3319 NITROGLYCERIN MIXTURE, DESENSITIZED, SOLID, N.O.S. with more than 2% but not more than 10% nitroglycerin, by mass 29209000 ANEXDE009A
UN1336 Nitroguanidine, wetted or Picrite, wetted with not less than 20 percent water, by mass 29299090 ANEXDE013
UN1337 Nitrostarch, wetted with not less than 20 percent water, by mass 35051090 ANEXDE016
UN1347 Silver picrate, wetted with not less than 30 percent water, by mass 28432900 ANEXDE001
UN1348 Sodium dinitro-o-cresolate, wetted with not less than 15 percent water, by mass 29089200 ANEXDE006B
UN1349 Sodium picramate, wetted with not less than 20 percent water, by mass 29222900 ANEXDE010A
UN1354 Trinitrobenzene, wetted with not less than 30 percent water, by mass 29042090 ANEXDE004B
UN1355 Trinitrobenzoic acid, wetted with not less than 30 percent water, by mass 29163990 ANEXDE008B
UN1344 Trinitrophenol, wetted with not less than 30 percent water, by mass 29089900 ANEXDE007D
UN1356 Trinitrotoluene wetted with not less than 30 percent water, by mass 29042010 ANEXDE003B
UN1357 Urea nitrate, wetted with not less than 20 percent water, by mass 29241990 ANEXDE011A
UN3357 NITROGLYCERIN MIXTURE, DESENSITIZED, LIQUID, N.O.S. with not more than 30% nitroglycerin, by mass 29209000 ANEXDE009B
UN3064 NITROGLYCERIN, SOLUTION IN ALCOHOL with more than 1% but not more than 5% nitroglycerin 29209000 ANEXDE009C
UN1204 Nitroglycerin,solution in alcohol , with not more than 1 percent nitroglycerin 29209000 ANEXDE009D
UN1517 ZIRCONIUM PICRAMATE, WETTED with not less than 20% water, by mass 29222900 ANEXDE010B
UN3474 1-HYDROXYBENZOTRIAZOLE MONOHYDRATE 29339990 ANEXDE015
UN3376 4-NITROPHENYL-HYDRAZINE, with not less than 30% water, by mass 29280090 ANEXDE012
UN3379 DESENSITIZED EXPLOSIVE, LIQUID, N.O.S. 36020000 ANEXDE017C
UN3380 DESENSITIZED EXPLOSIVE, SOLID, N.O.S. 36020000 ANEXDE017D
UN2059 NITROCELLULOSE SOLUTION, FLAMMABLE with not more than 12.6% nitrogen, by dry mass, and not more than 55% nitrocellulose 39122011 ANEXDE018B
UN2556 NITROCELLULOSE WITH ALCOHOL (not less than 25% alcohol, by mass, and not more than 12.6% nitrogen, by dry mass) 39122012 ANEXDE019A
UN2557 NITROCELLULOSE, with not more than 12.6% nitrogen, by dry mass, MIXTURE WITH PLASTICIZER, WITH PIGMENT 39122020 ANEXDE020A
UN3343 NITROGLYCERIN MIXTURE, DESENSITIZED, LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. with not more than 30% nitroglycerin, by mass 29209000 ANEXDE009B
UN3344 PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE MIXTURE, DESENSITIZED, SOLID, N.O.S. with more than 10% but not more than 20% PETN, by mass 36020000 ANEXDE017B
UN3369 SODIUM DINITRO-o-CRESOLATE, WETTED with not less than 10% water, by mass 29089200 ANEXDE006A
UN3367 TRINITROBENZENE, WETTED with not less than 10% water, by mass 29042090 ANEXDE004A
UN3368 TRINITROBENZOIC ACID, WETTED with not less than 10% water, by mass 29163990 ANEXDE008A
UN3365 TRINITROCHLOROBENZENE WETTED with not less than 10% water, by mass 29049900 ANEXDE005
UN3364 TRINITROPHENOL WETTED with not less than 10% water, by mass 29089900 ANEXDE007E
UN3366 TRINITROTOLUENE, WETTED with not less than 10% water, by mass 29042010 ANEXDE003A
UN3370 UREA NITRATE, WETTED with not less than 10% water, by mass 29241990 ANEXDE011B

1.1 Types of Applications

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.

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.


Explosive Licence Type Description
Possession Authorises possession and use of specified explosives. Limited to entities with legitimate needs.
Transport Permits movement of explosives between approved locations. Only for licensed entities or authorised transportation companies with specially equipped vehicles.
Storage Authorises storage at approved magazines/premises with strict security measures and quantity limits.
Supply Permits sale/distribution to licensed entities. Only for approved suppliers with proper security measures.
Manufacture Allows production of explosives. Highly restricted - only for approved manufacturers with comprehensive safety protocols.
Dispose Permits disposal through approved methods. Limited to qualified entities with proper disposal facilities.
Repair Authorises repair and maintenance of explosive devices. Limited to qualified entities with technical expertise in explosive devices.
Use (Rock Blasting) Permits use of explosives specifically for rock blasting operations. Limited to qualified shot firers and companies with expertise in demolition/mining operations.
Use (Fireworks) Authorises the display/use of fireworks for events. Limited to licensed pyrotechnicians and companies with expertise in fireworks displays.

Regulations Relevant to the Explosives Regulatory Regime:

  • Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosives and Explosive Precursors) Regulations 2025
  • Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Transporting Lower-risk Explosives — Class Licence) Order 2025
  • Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Dealing in Certain Lower-risk Explosives — Class Licence) Order 2025
  • Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Explosives — Exemption) Order 2025
  • Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Maritime Industry — Exemption) Order 2025
  • Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Theatrical Use — 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.

  1. Log in to GoBusiness with your Singpass or Corppass
  2. Under the My Licences, "Due for Renewal", look for the Licence you wish to renew
  3. Click on 'Select Action" and "Renew"
  4. Complete the Renewal application form with your business details
  5. Upload all required supporting documents [refer to application guideline for the documents to be submitted]
  6. 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 Licence Fees

    GEWCA EXPLOSIVE Licence Fees

    The full list of Licence Fees related to Explosives 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

    Activity

    New Fee under GEWCA /

    3 years

    Bundled Licence Fee under GEWCA /3 years

    Transport

    $300

    $1,370

    $1,620

    $1,880

    $2,430

    Possession / Use

    $300

    $1,280

    $1,370

    $1,640

    $2,180

    Store

    $1,120

    Supply

    $580

    Not Applicable

    Dispose

    $830

    Not Applicable

    Repair

    $580

    Manufacture

    $1,120

    Not Applicable

    Non-Renewable Licence Fee

    Activity

    Licence Fee

    Licence to Import or Export

    $40 per relevant consignment to be imported or exported under the licence

    Gun transport licence (non-renewable) to convey any relevant consignment

    $40 per relevant consignment to be conveyed under the licence

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    1.4 Information on List of Licensed Fireworks Companies

    List of Licensed Firework Companies

    • Explomo Corporation Pte Ltd
    • Intermay Consultech Pte Ltd
    • Knights Synergy (S) Pte Ltd
    • Effects Technologies Pte Ltd
    • SpectaWorks Pte Ltd;

    List of Licensed Sparkular (Fireworks Machine) Companies

    • Technology Display Pte Ltd
    • FX Technic

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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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