Version 6 As of 8 Nov 2006 (Changes from V.5 Update from Cambodia)

Version 6 as of 8 Nov 2006 (changes from V.5 update from Cambodia)

VIII. SINGAPORE

I. RATIONALE FOR REGULATION

COUNTRY / RATIONALE FOR REGULATION
Singapore / Consumer Protection.

II. REGULATION BODY

COUNTRY / REGULATORY BODY
Singapore / Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (or SPRING Singapore in short)

III. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK

COUNTRY / LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
Singapore / Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations 2002* which is based on the Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act (Chapter 53)
* Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations 1991 has been revoked and replaced by Regulations 2002.

1. MANDATORY STANDARDS

Country / Total Product / Product type or grouping / STANDARDS
Domestic Standards / Please tick box if mandatory / Relevant International Standards / Extent of Alignment / State reason if MOD
Singapore / 41 / 1-Air cooler / - / IEC 60335-2-98: 1997
or
IEC 60335-2-98: 2002 / -
2-Adaptor / -
-
SS 337: 2001 (applicable to computer / telephonic appliances) / IEC 61558-2-6: 1997
or
IEC 61558-2-17: 1997
(applicable to electrical appliances)
IEC 60065: 1998
or
IEC 60065: 2001
(applicable to electronic appliances)
IEC 60950:1999
or
IEC 60950-1: 2001
(applicable to computer / telephonic appliances) / -
-
MOD / Humidity test under tropical conditions
3-Any other audio products / - / IEC 60065: 1998
or
IEC 60065: 2001 / -
4-Cooking range / SS 146: Part 2:7: 1999 / IEC 60335-2-6: 1997
or
IEC 60335-2-6: 2002 / IDT
5-Coffee maker, slow cooker, steam boat and similar appliances / SS 146: Part 2: 2: 1997 / IEC 60335-2-15: 1995
or
IEC 60335-2-15: 2002 / IDT
Singapore / 6-Decorative lighting fixture / SS 263: Part 10: 2000 / IEC 60598-2-20: 1998
or
IEC 60598-2-20: 2002 / IDT
7-Hairdryer / SS 146: Part 2: 9:1997 / IEC 60335-2-23: 1996
or
IEC 60335-2-23: 2003 / IDT
8-Home computer system (inclusive of monitor, printer, speaker and other mains operated accessories) / SS 337: 2001 / IEC 60950 : 1999
or
IEC 60950-1: 2001 / MOD / Humidity test under tropical conditions
9-High-fidelity set / - / IEC 60065: 1998
or
IEC 60065: 2001 / -
10-Iron / - / IEC 60335-2-3: 1993
or
IEC 60335-2-3: 2002 / -
11-Immersion water heater / - / IEC 60335-2-74: 1994
or
IEC 60335-2-74: 2003 / -
12-Kettle / SS 146: Part 2: 2:1997 / IEC 60335-2-15: 1995
or
IEC 60335-2-15: 2002 / IDT
13-Laser disc set / - / IEC 60065: 1998
or
IEC 60065: 2001 / -
Singapore / 14-Microwave Oven / SS 146: Part 2: 10: 1998 / IEC 60335-2-25: 1996
or
IEC 60335-2-25: 2002 / IDT
15-Mobile split air conditioner / SS 146: Part 2: 16: 1998 / IEC 60335-2-40: 1995
or
IEC 60335-2-40: 2002 / IDT
16-Mixer, blender, mincer and similar appliances / SS 146: Part 2: 13: 1998 / IEC 60335-2-14: 1994
or
IEC 60335-2-14: 2002 / IDT
17-Refrigerator / - / IEC 60335-2-24: 2000
or
IEC 60335-2-24: 2002 / -
18-Rice cooker / SS 146: Part 2: 2: 1997 / IEC 60335-2-15: 1995
or
IEC 60335-2-15: 2002 / IDT
19-Room Air Conditioner / SS 146: Part 2: 16: 1998 / IEC 60335-2-40: 1995
or
IEC 60335-2-40: 2002 / IDT
20-Television/video display unit / - / IEC 60065: 1998
or
IEC 60065: 2001 / IDT
21-Table or standing fan / SS 146 Part 2:18: 2000 / IEC 60335-2-80: 1997
or
IEC 60335-2-80: 2002 / IDT
Singapore / 22-Table lamp/standing lamp / SS 263: Part 6: 1998 / IEC 60598-2-4: 1997 / IDT
23-Toaster, grill, roaster, hot plate and similar appliances / SS 146: Part 2: 15: 1998 (applicable to toaster, grill, oven and similar appliances) / IEC 60335-2-9: 1993
or
IEC 60335-2-9: 2002
(applicable to toaster, hot plate (including induction type), grill, oven and similar appliances)
IEC 60335-2-13: 1993 with A1 and/or A2
or
IEC 60335-2-13: 2002
(applicable to deep fryer, electric wok and similar appliances) / IDT
24-Video cassette recorder / - / IEC 60065: 1998
or
IEC 60065: 2001 / IDT
25-Vacuum cleaner / SS 146: Part 2: 4: 1996 / IEC 60335-2-2: 1993
or
IEC 60335-2-2: 2003 / IDT
26-Washing machine / - / IEC 60335-2-7: 1993
or
IEC 60335-2-7: 2002 / -
27-Wall fan/ceiling fan / SS 146: Part 2:18: 2000
SS 360: 1992 (sub-clauses 5.7 & 5.8)
(applicable to
ceiling fan) / -
√ / IEC 60335-2-80: 1997
or
IEC 60335-2-80: 2002
[ SS 360: 1992 (sub-clauses 5.7 & 5.8)
applicable to
ceiling fan ] / MOD / Sub-clause 21.101
Replace "A load equals to
4 times" by "…..10 times"
(applicable for ceiling fan)
28-3-pin rectangular type 13-Amp Plug / SS 145: Part 1: 1997 / √ / - / based on BS 1363:Part 1 :1995
Singapore / 29-Fuses (13A) for use in plug / SS 167: 1977 / √ / - / based on BS 1362 :1973
30-3-pin round type 15-amp plug / SS 472: 1999 / √ / - / based on BS 546: 1950
31-Multi-way Adaptors / SS 246: 1996 / √ / - / based on BS 1363:Part 3 :1995
32-3-pin Portable Socket-outlet / SS 145: Part 2: 1997 / √ / - / based on BS 1363 Part 2: 1995
33-Portable Cable Reels / SS 307: 1996 / √ / - / based on IEC 1242: 1995
34-Instantaneous Electric Water Heater / SS 146: Part 2: 5: 1999 / √ / IEC 60335-2-35 :1997 / MOD / a) Bare heating elements are not allowed
b) Water temperature from 15° to 25°C
c) Water heater shall be at least IPX4
35-Mains Pressure Electric Storage Water Heater / SS 146:Part 2:8: 1999 / √ / IEC 60335-2-21: 1997 / MOD / a) Bare heating elements are not allowed
b) Water heater shall be Class I
c) Additional markings requirements
d) To incorporate pressure relief valve, thermostat and thermal cut-out
e) Thermal cut-out shall provide all-pole disconnection
36- Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) / SS 97: Part 1: 2000 / √ / - / MOD / Incorporated national wiring code requirement.
37-3-pin 13-amp socket-outlet / SS 145: Part 2: 1997 / √ / - / based on BS 1363: Part 2: 1995 / -
38-3-pin round type 15-amp socket-outlet / SS 472: 1999 / √ / - / based on BS 546: 1950 / -
39- Domestic electric wall switch / SS 227: Part 1: 2000 / IEC 60669-1: 1998 / IDT / -
40- Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamp / SS 490: Part 2: 8: 2001(magnetic ballast)
SS 490: Part 2: 3: 2002
(electronic ballast) / IEC 61347-2-8: 2000
IEC 61347-2-3: 2000 / IDT
IDT
41- Isolating transformer for downlight fitting / - / IEC 61558-2-6: 1997
or
IEC 61347-2-2: 2000
(electronic isolating transformer) / - / -

V.MODE OF REGULATION AND TYPES OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT REGIMES

COUNTRY / TYPES OF CON-FORMITY ASSESS-MENT REGIMES / MODE OF REGULATION
Singapore / Registration /

The regulatory regime consists of two phases – pre-market approval and post-market surveillance.

There is a regulator intervention prior to the entry of the regulated products into the market. The controlled goods have to go through a structured process of approval, which starts with testing and ends with labelling. Please see Section VI - Flowchart of Singapore's Regime.

After entry into the market, SPRING Singapore conducts regular visits to shops and retail outlets to ensure that only registered controlled goods are displayed or offered for sale.

Treatment of Controlled Goods

Registration of controlled goods is based on certification by designated Conformity Assessment Bodies.

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VI. FLOWCHART OF MEMBER COUNTRIES’ REGIME

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VII.MAINS VOLTAGE, FREQUENCY AND MAINS PLUG CONFIGURATION

Country / Mains Voltage and Tolerance / Mains Frequency and Tolerance / Applicable Legislation / Mains Plug Configuration
Domestic Standard / Please tick box if mandatory / Relevant International Standard / Extent of Alignment
- / Diagram of Mains Plug Configuration-
Singapore / 230 volts single phase tolerance ±6% / 50 Hz
± 1% / NA / SS 145 for 3-pin rectangular type 13-amp plug
SS 472 for 3-pin round type 15-amp plug /  / Not applicable / - /
400 volts
three phase tolerance ±6% / 50 Hz
± 1% / NA / - / - / -

VIII. CONTACT PERSON

Country / Contact Person and Address
Singapore / Dennis Chew
SPRING Singapore
2 Bukit Merah Central
5th Floor Podium Block
Singapore 159835
Contact no: (65) 6279 1824
Fax no: (65) 6278 6993
Email:
Website: /

Changes with respect to the applicable Safety Standards reported on 29 October 2004

I. The following Singapore Standards were withdrawn and replaced by applicable IEC standards:

No / Product Types / Singapore Standards Withdrawn
1 / Adaptor, Any other audio product, High-fidelity set, Laser disc set, Television/video display unit, Video cassette recorder / SS 143: 1988 with A1 & A2
SS 143: 2000
2 / Iron / SS 146: Part 2: 1: 1996
3 / Immersion water heater / SS 146: Part 2: 14: 1998
4 / Washing machine / SS 146: Part 2: 3: 1995

II. The following Singapore Standards and/or IEC Standards were deleted and replaced by updated IEC standards:

No / Products Types / Deleted Standards / Added Standards
1 / Air cooler / - / IEC 60335-2-98: 2002
2 / Adaptor / IEC 60742: 1983 with A1 & A2
IEC 60065: 1985 with A1, A2 & A3
IEC 60950: 1991 with A1, A2, A3 & A4 / IEC 60065: 2001
IEC 60950-1: 2001
3 /

• Any other audio products
• High-fidelity set
• Laser disc set
• Television/video display set
• Video cassette recorder

/ IEC 60065: 1985 with A1, A2 & A3 / IEC 60065: 2001
4 / Cooking range / SS 146: Part 2: 7: 1988
IEC 60335-2-6: 1986 / IEC 60335-2-6: 2002
5 / Coffee maker, slow cooker, steam boat and similar appliances / IEC 60335-2-15: 1986 / IEC 60335-2-15: 2002
6 / Decorative lighting fixture / SS 263: Part 10: 1990
IEC 60598-2-20: 1982 with A1 & A2 / IEC 60598-2-20: 2002
7 / Hair dryer / SS 146: Part 2: 9: 1994 with A1
IEC 60335-2-23: 1986 / IEC 60335-2-23: 2003
8 / Home computer system (inclusive of monitor, printer, speaker and other mains operated accessories) / SS 337: 1997
IEC 60950: 1991 with A1, A2, A3 & A4 / IEC 60950: 1999
IEC 60950-1: 2001
9 / Iron / - / IEC 60335-2-3: 2002
10 / Immersion water heater / - / IEC 60335-2-74: 2003
11 / Kettle / - / IEC 60335-2-15: 2002
12 / Microwave oven / SS 146: Part 2: 10: 1994 with A1
IEC 60335-2-25: 1993 with A1 / IEC 60335-2-25: 2002
13 / Mixer, blender, mincer and similar appliances / IEC 60335-2-14: 1984 with A1 & A2 / IEC 60335-2-14: 2002
14 / Mobile split air conditioner / IEC 60335-2-40: 1992 / IEC 60335-2-40: 1995
IEC 60335-2-40: 2002
15 / Refrigerator / SS 146: Part :2: 17: 1998
IEC 60335-2-24: 1992 / IEC 60335-2-24: 2002
16 / Rice cooker / IEC 60335-2-15: 1986 / IEC 60335-2-15: 2002
17 / Room air-conditioner / IEC 60335-2-40: 1992 / IEC 60335-2-40: 1995
IEC 60335-2-40: 2002
18 / Table/standing fan / - / IEC 60335-2-80: 2002
19 / Table lamp/standing lamp / SS 263: Part 6: 1989
IEC 60598-2-4: 1979 with A1, A2 & A3 / -
20 / Toaster, grill, roaster, hot plate and similar appliances / IEC 60335-2-6: 1986 (applicable for hot plate and similar appliances) / IEC 60335-2-9: 2002
(applicable to toaster, hot plate (including induction type), grill, oven and similar appliances)
IEC 60335-2-13: 2002 (applicable for deep fryer, electric wok and similar appliances)
21 / Vacuum cleaner / - / IEC 60335-2-2: 2003
22 / Washing machine / - / IEC 60335-2-7: 2000
23 / Wall fan/ceiling fan / - / IEC 60335-2-80: 2002

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