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Publications and Audio Materials
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Under the NPPA, local periodicals such as newspapers and magazines, as well as all forms of periodicals, are issued with one-year permits.
Importers need to ensure that the publications/audio materials brought in for distribution do not feature content which could be considered objectionable on moral, racial or religious grounds, or deemed detrimental to Singapore’s national interests.
Content regulation for publications aims to reflect community standards while ensuring that due consideration is given to the artistic and educational merits of the publication.
Consumer advisories for magazines were introduced to enable the public – particularly parents – to make informed choices regarding lifestyle magazines for themselves and their children.
The Restricted Publications Scheme (RPS) allows for the sale of publications, such as sex manuals, that contain content which may offend certain segments of the public, but have artistic or educational merit.
Importers of publications may distribute, according to their discretion, publications which fall under the Exempted Publications categories.
Greater emphasis is placed on parental guidance because parents need to play a proactive role in guiding their young especially in this Internet age when information is easily accessible.
There are a wide variety of publications genres available in the market and the public should familiarise themseives with the materials available, so as to make informed and educated choices.
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