Singapore
 Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme - Safety Mark
The compliance system in Singapore is driven by the Singapore Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme or CPS Scheme. It is mandatory for all electrical consumer products designated as controlled goods. Products deemed to be controlled goods are subject to mandatory electrical safety certification by the Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING Singapore) and must bear the Safety Mark.
The list of controlled goods can be viewed on SPRING Singapore's website at http://www.safety.org.sg/documents/controlled-goods.pdf.
For all electrical consumer controlled goods, the manufacturer's registered suppliers are required to submit directly to Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) designated by SPRING Singapore.
IDA Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance Framework
On July 21, 2005, the IDA revised their licensing and registration scheme for telecommunication equipment. IDA no longer has a separate EMC compliance framework. However, compliance with EMC requirements for telecommunication equipment is still mandatory. With the revised Equipment Registration (EQR) Procedure, the majority of the telecommunication technical specifications now incorporate the EMC requirements in these specifications, in addition to the safety and telecommunication requirements. All telecommunication equipment must be registered (complies with all applicable safety, EMC and telecommunication requirements) and affixed with the IDA Compliance Label.
The IDA EMC Compliance Framework is mandatory for all telecommunication equipment which may produce an electromagnetic disturbance or the performance of which is likely to be affected by such a disturbance. Depending on the approval scheme utilized, the telecommunication equipment must be labeled with either the Type Approval Label or Compliance Label/Marking, both administered by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA).
Telecommunications Act (CAP 323)
The Telecommunications Act (Cap 323) is the base law which provides for the operation and provision of telecommunication systems and services in Singapore. It also provides for the licensing and regulatory powers of the Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) with respect to these systems and services. The base version of this Act is the Telecommunications Act 1999 (Act 43 of 1999), which was revised in 2000 and replaced by Cap 323. This Act should be read in conjunction with the Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore Act (Cap 137A).
In accordance with this Act, IDA has developed various regulations to ensure the licensing and approval of telecommunication systems and services in Singapore. The Telecommunications (Dealers) Regulations 2003 and Telecommunications (Radio-Communication) Regulations 2001 detail the telecommunications and radiocommunications requirements. Per these regulations all telecommunication (line and radiocommunication) equipment must registered with IDA and issued a registration number before it can be sold for connection to the public telecommunication network or for use in radiocommunication. Depending on the type of equipment, every unit must be affixed with the IDA Compliance Label.
UL Services
Singapore participates in the IECEE CB Scheme for a variety of products. A CB report and certificate, including any national differences, issued from UL would act as a conduit into this marketplace with regard to the safety specifications. For more information visit our CB Scheme Web site.
UL's Market Access Solutions also offers a comprehensive Intermediate Applicant Program that will benefit manufacturers in obtaining access to Singapore's market. Learn more about our Intermediate Applicant Service.
For further information
Should you have questions about UL's Market Access Solutions in Singapore, require additional information, or wish to pursue any of these services, please contact us.
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