Clause 2

after the definition of “authentication code”, insert —“ “authorised certificate issuer” means a person who is authorised under section 10A(2) to issue trade information certificates;”;

after the definition of “Board”, insert —“ “certificate of origin” means a preferential certificate of origin or a non‑preferential certificate of origin;”;

after the definition of “export”, insert —“ “false trade information certificate” means a trade information certificate —

that is purportedly issued by the Director‑General when it is not so issued;

that is issued in contravention of section 10A(4);

that contains any false or misleading information; or

in respect of which any entry has been —

erased or altered improperly or with intent to deceive;

falsified; or

otherwise tampered with;”;

after the definition of “master”, insert —“ “mobile communication device” means —

a mobile phone; or

any wireless handheld device (such as a tablet computer) or wearable device (such as a smart watch) designed or capable of being used for a communication function;“non‑preferential certificate of origin” means a trade information certificate that —

certifies goods mentioned in that document as meeting the criteria specified by the Director‑General so as to be considered as originating in a particular country or territory; and

does not confer any tariff benefit for those goods;”;

after the definition of “police officer”, insert —“ “preferential certificate of origin” means a trade information certificate that —

certifies goods mentioned in that document as meeting the criteria of a preferential tariff arrangement or agreement between Singapore and one or more other countries or territories so as to be considered as originating in a particular country or territory; and

confers a tariff benefit for those goods;”; and

after the definition of “shipped as ships’ stores”, insert —“ “trade information certificate” means any certificate (by whatever name called) certifying any one or more of the following matters in respect of any goods:

their import into, export from, transhipment in or transit through Singapore;

their manufacture, processing or production in Singapore;

the place of origin of the goods;

whether the goods are freely available for purchase in Singapore;

whether the goods have been subject to any change or modification of any kind while they are in transit in Singapore;

such other matter as may be prescribed,but excludes any document certifying any of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f) in respect of any goods that is prescribed as not being a trade information certificate;”.