Factory Notification and Registration

Apply for Factory Notification and Registration

Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

For Business Users only

This licence is only for business users with a registered Unique Entity Number (UEN).

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Application Details

Workplaces specified as factories under the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act, must either notify or register their activities with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before starting operations.

If your factory engages in high-risk activities, you will have to apply for a Certificate of Registration.

If your factory engages in low-risk activities, you will have to submit a one-time Factory Notification declaring your activities.

If your factory falls under the definition of Major Hazard Installation (MHI), you are required to register the premises as an MHI with MOM, at least 6 months before operations.

From 1 April 2019, construction worksites are not required to be registered with MOM.

Please refer to MOM website for information:

For Factory registration and notification

For Major Hazard Installation

Additional Information

Fees
N/A

Documents Needed

• Process Hazard Analysis
  Process Hazard Analysis is only applicable for renewable registration ie. For : i. Bulk Storage (of Toxic or Flammable Liquid) Terminal; ii. Petrochemical Plant or Oil Refinery; or iii. Synthetic Polymer or Chemical Plant.
  File format: doc, docx, txt, pdf
  Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
• Workplace Safety & Health Management System (SHMS) Audit / Internal Review Documents
  (SHMS) Audit / Internal Review Documents is applicable for all factories except for those under the Factory Notification Scheme. If not submitted during application, documents is to be submitted within 2 month after issue of Certificate of Registration.
  File format: doc, docx, txt, pdf
  Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
• Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Assessment form
  MHI assessment form is only applicable for registration of MHI. ie. Any premises processing, manufacturing or bulk storage of one or more dangerous substances specified in the First Schedule of WSH (MHI) Regulations and meets the conditions specified under the Second Schedule of WSH (MHI) Regulations.
  File format: xls, xlsx
  Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
• Other supporting documents
  e.g. Letter of Award or Purchase Order issued by the developer, the worksite location or layout plan or any other documents requested, if available.
  File format: doc, docx, txt, pdf
  Maximum upload per application: 7 MB

Requirements

Applicant must be ACRA-registered business entity.