The import requirements for dairy products (pasteurized liquid milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, yogurt, milk powder) from countries affected by foot-and-mouth disease are as follows:
(1) Provide documentary proof that the dairy products were produced in establishments supervised by competent authorities (e.g., a certified copy of the manufacturers license).
(2) Submit a health certificate proving that the dairy raw materials have undergone one of the following processes:
(a) A sterilization process at a minimum temperature of 132°C for at least one second (ultra-high temperature [UHT])
(b) If the pH value of milk is below 7.0, use a sterilization process with a minimum temperature of 72°C for at least 15 seconds (High Temperature – Short Time Pasteurization [HTST]).
(c) If the milks pH is 7.0 or above, apply two HTST processes.
(3) The health certificate must include the following information:Product description, quantity, batch identification, name and address of the manufacturer or processing plant, name and address of the importer or consignee, name and address of the exporter or shipper, country of origin and destination country.

Please note that raw liquid milk is not permitted for import into Singapore.

The import requirements for pasteurized liquid milk from countries free of foot-and-mouth disease are as follows:
(1) Provide documentary proof that the products were produced in establishments supervised by competent authorities.
(2) Submit a health certificate proving that:
(a) Produced using milk ingredients from countries free from foot-and-mouth disease.
(b) Pasteurized by heating to a minimum temperature of 72°C for at least 15 seconds or equivalent process.

The health certificate shall include information similar to that mentioned above.

Import requirements for infant formula and follow-up formula (0-12 months) are as follows:
(1) Provide documentary proof that the imported infant formula is produced in facilities supervised by competent authorities.
(2) For countries free from foot-and-mouth disease,Submit a health certificate that must contain the following:The product is produced using milk ingredients from countries free from foot-and-mouth disease, and the liquid milk has been pasteurized.
(3) For countries affected by foot-and-mouth disease, submit a health certificate proving that the specified sterilization process mentioned above has been carried out.
(4) The health certificate shall include information similar to that mentioned above.

In addition, a health certificate or the manufacturers chemical and microbiological test quality control report must be submitted every six months.