Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Melatonin → Singapore
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-05
Available OTC in pharmacies
Details
Melatonin is regulated by Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) as a Health Supplement. Personal-use quantities (typically up to a 3-month supply) may be brought into Singapore without an import licence, provided the product is properly labelled and not advertised for therapeutic claims requiring registration. Bulk quantities, prescription-strength formulations, or unlabelled products may be detained. Carry the original packaging.
Quantity limit
Personal use
Legal reference
HSA regulations
Leaving with this item
Melatonin supplements may be exported from Singapore freely as a dietary supplement.
Practical advice
Personal-quantity melatonin (OTC supplement) clears as routine in destinations where it is OTC. In prescription-only markets (e.g. UK, France, Germany), declare with prescription if asked.
Customs authority
Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg