Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021(GEWCA)
Under the GEWCA, “explosive precursor” means:
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.
For more information on Licence Matters under the GEW Regulatory Regime, please visit the following:
- Information on Gun Licence Matters
- Information on Explosive 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.
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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 3 weeks from the receipt of the application, processing fee and the necessary documents, if required. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
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| 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
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
GEWCA Licence Fees for Explosive Precursor
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Activity |
New Fee under GEWCA / 3 years |
Bundled Licence Fee under GEWCA /3 years |
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Transport |
$300 |
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Possession / Use |
$300 |
$620 |
$760 |
$740 |
$880 |
$880 |
$1,020 |
$960 |
$1,100 |
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Store |
$480 |
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Supply |
$300 |
Not Applicable |
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Dispose |
$480 |
Not Applicable |
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Manufacture |
$620 |
Not Applicable |
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