How to Apply
Time of application: Before applying for the import licence for chemicals (including insecticides), the applicant must first obtain the relevant prior authorisation for import from the Health Bureau.
Eligibility: Businesses holding the “Registration for Controlled Foreign Trade Operations” issued by the Macao Economic Services.
Application procedures and documents required:
- For first application, the sample outer package and package insert of the product should be submitted in advance;
- A relevant “prior authorisation” should be completed for each import application:
Location of Application and Service Hours
Location of application: Department of Pharmaceutical Affairs of the Health Bureau
Address: Avenida Sidónio Pais, n.º 51, Edif. “China Plaza”, 1.º andar, Macau (Receipt and Dispatch Unit)
Service hours:
Mondays to Thursdays: 09:00-13:00; 14:30-17:45
Fridays: 09:00-13:00; 14:30-17:30
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Fees
Free of charge
Application Processing Time
The prior authorisation will be issued in 3 working days upon receipt of all required documents. (Performance Pledge)
Relevant Specifications or Requirements
Law no. 7/2003 – Foreign Trade Law
Chief Executive Dispatch no. 487/2016 – List of Goods Authorised for Importation
Application Status Enquiry and Result Collection
Method of result collection: In person