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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/34 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
1. Environmental Protection and Management Act …
1. Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA)
2. Proposed Control of Certain Mercury-added Products in Singapore
Environment related objective
Reduce mercury pollution by minimising mercury supply and demand so as to protect the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA)
2. Proposed Control of Certain Mercury-added Products in Singapore
Mercury-added products listed under Section 6, examples include:
1) Fluorescent Lamps: Tube for compact fluorescent hot cathode lamps excluding ultraviolet lamps, Other discharge fluorescent hot cathode lamps excluding ultraviolet lamps
2) High Pressure Mercury Vapour Lamps: Mercury or sodium vapour lamps; metal halide lamps
3) Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps and External Electrode Fluorescent Lamps used in electronic displays: Other fluorescent cold cathode types; Colour television receivers, LCD, LED or flat panel display type not battery operated; Flat panel display projector type solely used in automatic data processing system of heading 8471
4) Non-electronic measuring devices: Liquid-filled thermometers for direct readings; Hydrometers, barometers, hygrometers, psychrometers and any combination of these instruments not electrically operated; Non-electronic medical, surgical or veterinary instruments and appliances; Other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking pressure not electrically operated.
5) Switches and Relays: Automatic beverage vending machines with heating or refrigerating devices; Automatic beverage vending machines with no heating or refrigerating devices; Other goods vending machine incorporating heating or refrigerating devices; Other goods vending machine with no heating or refrigerating devices; Parts of automatic goods vending machines; Fully automated washing machines each of dry linen capacity not over 6kg; Fully automatic washing machines each of dry linen capacity over 6kg but not over 10kg; Other fully automatic washing machines each of dry linen capacity not over 10kg with built in centrifugal drier; Other washing machines not fully automatic each of dry linen capacity not over 10kg electrically operated; Washing machines of dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg; Brakes & Servo brakes & parts thereof for vehicles of heading 8701; Brakes & Servo brakes & parts thereof for vehicles of heading 8703; Brake drums, brake discs or brake pipes for vehicles of heading 8702 or 8704
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8476
84501
85393
845020
901890
902511
902580
902620
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notice will be published prior to the date of entry into force
Keywords
Emissions
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/35 Singapore 2017 Water management and conservation Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing, Other
Product compliance and issuance of water…
Product compliance and issuance of water efficiency label by Certification Bodies (CBs) for WELS accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) for products under MWELS and VWELS.
Environment related objective
To improve water management by establishing a water efficiency label for the product
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Product compliance and issuance of water efficiency label by Certification Bodies (CBs) for WELS accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) for products under MWELS and VWELS.
Products covered under Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS) for potable water use:
• Taps and mixers (basin/shower/sink/bib)
• Dual-flush low capacity flushing cisterns
• Urinal flush valves
• Waterless urinals
• Clothes Washing Machines Intended for Household Use
Product covered under Voluntary WELS (VWELS) for potable water use:
• Showerheads
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
43160
Keywords
Labelling
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/36 Singapore 2017 Air pollution reduction, Ozone layer protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
NEA is proposing to tighten emissions for new two…
NEA is proposing to tighten emissions for new two and three wheeled motorcycles to the Euro IV emission standards as listed in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. In particular, the following emission standards will be legislated through their inclusion in the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and minimize pollution by reducing nitrogen oxides and harmful hydrocarbons (groung-level Ozone pre-cursors) from motorcycles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
NEA is proposing to tighten emissions for new two and three wheeled motorcycles to the Euro IV emission standards as listed in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. In particular, the following emission standards will be legislated through their inclusion in the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side cars.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
87.11
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 Jan 2018 for all three wheeled motorcycles, and large two-wheeled motorcycles (>200cc)

1 Jan 2020 for all small two-wheeled motorcycles (<=200cc)
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/37 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
NEA is proposing to control polychlorinated…
NEA is proposing to control polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCN) and trichlorfon as Hazardous Substances under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations, as well as the phase-out of the production, import, export and use of PCN
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment from POPs, and hazardous chemicals and pesticides
Measure description Coverage of the measure
NEA is proposing to control polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCN) and trichlorfon as Hazardous Substances under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations, as well as the phase-out of the production, import, export and use of PCN
Examples of HS codes for polychlorinated naphthalenes and trichlorfon proposed for control:

1. Polychlorinated naphthalenes
• Other halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons

2. Trichlorfon
• Insecticides not specified in Subheading Note 1 of chapter 38, not in aerosol containers & not having deodorising function
• Other phosphoric esters & salts & their halogenated sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29039900
29199000
38089199
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Planned for May 2018. Notice will be published prior to the date of entry into force.
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/38 Singapore 2017
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for…
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for motors set at IE3* (Premium Efficiency) class will be effective from 1 October 2018. Only motors that meet the prescribed MEPS requirements will be permitted to be sold in Singapore. The Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013, Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards for Registrable Goods) Regulations 2013 and the Energy Conservation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2013 will be amended to introduce MEPS for motors.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment, ensure energy efficiency and conservation, reduce GHGs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for motors set at IE3* (Premium Efficiency) class will be effective from 1 October 2018. Only motors that meet the prescribed MEPS requirements will be permitted to be sold in Singapore. The Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013, Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards for Registrable Goods) Regulations 2013 and the Energy Conservation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2013 will be amended to introduce MEPS for motors.
Single speed, three-phase 50 Hz induction motors that have:

• 2, 4 and 6 poles;
• rated output power from 0.75 kW to 375 kW;
• rated voltage up to 1,000V; and
• rated on the basis of continuous duty operation
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8501.51
8501.52
8501.53
Subsidy amount Implementation period
43374
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/41 Singapore 2017 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing, Other
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply): Public…
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply): Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations will be amended to require dishwashers intended for household use that are supplied or offered, displayed, or advertised for supply in Singapore to be registered and affixed with water efficiency labels from 1 Oct 2018.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through efforts in water conservation and efficiency of dishwashers intended for household use
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply): Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations will be amended to require dishwashers intended for household use that are supplied or offered, displayed, or advertised for supply in Singapore to be registered and affixed with water efficiency labels from 1 Oct 2018.
Dishwashers Intended for Household Use
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8422.11.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
43374
Keywords
Conservation
Water
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/13 Singapore 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences, Other environmental requirements Other Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act
Endangered animals, species of wild fauna and flora (CITES live specimens, parts and products)
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences and restriction to specific institutions (zoos, museums and research institutions)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/13 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
Environment Protection and Management Act;…
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hazardous substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Hazardous Substances
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/13 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and…
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hazardous wastes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act
Hazardous Waste
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences; Export licences; and Transit permit

The Basel Convention states that the import of Hazardous Waste can only be applied to countries that are signatories to the said Convention. Parties may, however, enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements on hazardous waste manag
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Environment
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/13 Singapore 2017
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals
Environment Protection and Management Act;…
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations
Ozone depleting substances (ODS) and products containing ODS such as the following:
• Fire extinguishers and fire protection systems using halons
• Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment using Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
• Vehicles with air-conditioning containing CFCs
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences

As part of the obligations under the Montreal Protocol, Singapore, as an Article-5 party to the Protocol, has capped the consumption of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in 2013, and will gradually phase out the use and consu
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Soil
Ozone