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Selling electrical and electronic products in Singapore

In Singapore, 33 categories of household electrical, electronic and gas appliances are Controlled Goods: tested, registered with the Consumer Product Safety Office and marked with the SAFETY Mark before sale. Other appliances meet international standards under the CGSR. NEA sets energy labels, hazardous substance limits and e-waste duties; IMDA registers telecommunication equipment.

Updated · Each section links to the official source it comes from

Controlled Goods
33 categories; registration and SAFETY Mark before sale
Other appliances
CGSR: an applicable ISO, IEC, EN or ASTM standard
Energy labelling
NEA: registered suppliers and goods, Energy Label, minimum standards
Hazardous substances
NEA RoHS controls on six substances in listed equipment
E-waste
Producers register with NEA under the Resource Sustainability Act
Telecom equipment
IMDA Equipment Registration Framework

Before a product goes on sale

The questions to answer, in the order they usually come up.

  1. 1Is it one of the 33 categories of Controlled Goods, and at what risk level? Read more
  2. 2If not, which safety standard applies under the CGSR? Read more
  3. 3Is it an air-conditioner, refrigerator, dryer, television or lamp under the energy labelling scheme? Read more
  4. 4Is it equipment covered by NEA's RoHS controls, or does it contain batteries? Read more
  5. 5Is the business a producer of regulated e-waste products? Read more
  6. 6Does it transmit or connect, so that IMDA registration applies? Read more

The rules, by area

What each area covers, the texts that set it, and what the official pages say.

Controlled Goods and the SAFETY Mark

Pre-market registration for household electrical, electronic and gas products.

  • The Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations cover 33 categories of household appliances and accessories, such as AC adaptors, audio and video products, fans, hair care appliances, home computers, kettles, rice cookers, microwave ovens, multi-way adaptors and 3-pin plugs.
  • Suppliers first become Registered Suppliers with the CPSO through CPSA+, then register each model before advertising or supplying it.
  • Low risk goods are registered on a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity; medium and high risk goods need a Certificate of Conformity from a designated Conformity Assessment Body.
  • Registered goods carry the SAFETY Mark, with a unique registration number traceable to the registrant.
  • Certificates and declarations are valid for three years; renewal is encouraged at least six months before expiry.
  • Registered Suppliers keep a technical file for each registered good, provide it to the CPSO within 7 days on request, and keep supply records for at least 3 years.
  • Supplying unregistered Controlled Goods carries a fine of up to $10,000 or up to two years' imprisonment; labelling goods 'For Export Only' is no excuse.

How we help: Compliant Always keeps each model's certificate or declaration, technical file and registration with the product, and shows which expire in the next six months. Ask about this

Other appliances under the CGSR

Electrical goods that are not Controlled Goods.

  • Electrical, electronic and gas products not regulated as Controlled Goods, such as split air-conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers and laptops, are general consumer goods under the CGSR.
  • They meet an applicable standard, such as the relevant part of IEC 60335 or EN 60335, plus any additional CPSO requirements.
  • Mains-powered products are fitted with acceptable plugs: registered 13A or 15A 3-pin plugs with the SAFETY Mark, or 2.5A 2-pin plugs meeting EN 50075.
  • Products not rated for the local supply voltage are supplied with a step-down isolating transformer and tested with it as a set.
  • Portable power banks meet IEC 62133 plus IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1, and come with minimum instructions for use.

How we help: Upload a test report and Compliant Always reads it against the standard and the CPSO's additional requirements, and keeps it with the model. Ask about this

Energy labelling and minimum performance

NEA's Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme and Minimum Energy Performance Standards.

  • Under the Energy Conservation Act, regulated goods may not be supplied or imported unless they meet the prescribed requirements.
  • Importers and manufacturers apply to NEA to be registered suppliers, and register the regulated goods before supplying them.
  • Regulated goods include household air-conditioners, refrigerators, clothes dryers, televisions and lamps, which carry the Energy Label.
  • From 1 July 2026, end users who import regulated goods for their own use also register with NEA first.

How we help: Compliant Always keeps the NEA registration, test report and label for each regulated model together. Ask about this

Hazardous substances, batteries and e-waste

NEA's controls on what goes into equipment and what happens at end of life.

  • Since 1 June 2017, mobile phones, portable computers, refrigerators, air-conditioners, panel TVs and washing machines over the limits for six substances, including lead (0.1%) and cadmium (0.01%), may not be imported.
  • Batteries with more than 0.0005% mercury by weight per cell may not be manufactured, imported or exported after 31 March 2018.
  • A producer of regulated electrical and electronic products, one that imports or makes them for supply in Singapore, registers with NEA before supplying them and keeps records of weight and number supplied.
  • Producers declare the weight supplied each year, and above set thresholds join and finance the licensed Producer Responsibility Scheme.
  • Regulated products include ICT equipment, large household appliances, electric mobility devices, batteries, lamps and solar panels.
  • Retailers of regulated consumer products offer one-for-one take-back on delivery; stores of 300 m² or more offer in-store collection.

How we help: Compliant Always keeps the RoHS declarations and producer records for each product, ready for the yearly declaration to NEA. Ask about this

Telecommunication equipment

IMDA's Dealer and Equipment Registration Framework.

  • IMDA sets the procedures and requirements for equipment suppliers seeking to register telecommunication equipment for sale and use in Singapore.
  • IMDA also sets requirements for importing telecommunication equipment, and for its labels and advertisements.

How we help: Compliant Always keeps the IMDA registration and test reports with each model, beside its CPSO and NEA records. Ask about this

Who answers for what

WhoWhat they answer forHow we help
Registered SupplierRegistering each Controlled Good, the SAFETY Mark, the technical file and supply records.Certificates, technical files and renewal dates kept by model.
Importer or manufacturerEnergy label registration, RoHS limits and e-waste producer duties.Declarations and registrations kept with each product.
RetailerSelling only registered goods, and take-back of e-waste.Registration numbers on record for each model on sale.
Online sellerNot advertising or supplying unregistered Controlled Goods.The registration behind each listing shown when asked.

Questions businesses ask

What are Controlled Goods in Singapore?
33 categories of household electrical, electronic and gas appliances and accessories under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations, such as AC adaptors, kettles, rice cookers, fans and plugs. They are registered with the CPSO and carry the SAFETY Mark.
How do I register a Controlled Good?
Become a Registered Supplier through CPSA+, obtain test reports, then submit a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity for low risk goods or a Certificate of Conformity from a Conformity Assessment Body for medium and high risk goods.
How long is a SAFETY Mark registration valid?
Certificates of Conformity and Supplier's Declarations are valid for three years. The CPSO encourages renewal at least six months before expiry.
What is the penalty for selling unregistered Controlled Goods?
A fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. Labelling products 'For Export Only' is not an excuse.
Do appliances that are not Controlled Goods need testing?
They are general consumer goods under the CGSR and meet an applicable ISO, IEC, EN or ASTM standard, with no pre-market registration. The CPSO can stop sale of unsafe goods.
Which plugs are acceptable in Singapore?
Registered 13A and 15A 3-pin plugs carrying the SAFETY Mark, or 2.5A 2-pin plugs that comply with EN 50075.
Which appliances need an energy label in Singapore?
Regulated goods under NEA's scheme, including household air-conditioners, refrigerators, clothes dryers, televisions and lamps. Suppliers and models are registered with NEA before supply.
Does Singapore have RoHS rules?
Yes. Since 1 June 2017, NEA bars import of mobile phones, portable computers, refrigerators, air-conditioners, panel TVs and washing machines that exceed limits for six hazardous substances.
Do I have e-waste obligations in Singapore?
If you import or make regulated products, such as ICT equipment, large appliances, batteries or lamps, for supply in Singapore, you register with NEA as a producer, keep records and declare weights yearly.
Does telecom equipment need IMDA registration?
IMDA's Equipment Registration Framework sets the requirements for suppliers registering telecommunication equipment for sale and use in Singapore.
How does Compliant Always help with selling in Singapore?
Our team reads the rules for the markets you sell in. Compliant Always shows which apply to your product, keeps the documents behind each one ready, and watches the sources for changes. It shows what the requirements say and what your documents show; you decide.

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