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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 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 Other
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and…
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act, 1997

QR No. 42: Non-automatic license for the import and export of hazardous waste

Administered by NEA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against hazardous waste

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act, 1997

QR No. 42: Non-automatic license for the import and export of hazardous waste

Administered by NEA
Hazardous waste means: (i) waste prescribed by any regulations made under this Act, where the waste has any of the characteristics mentioned in Annex III to the Basel Convention; or (ii) waste that belongs to any category contained in Annex I to the Basel Convention, unless it does not possess any of the characteristics in Annex III to that Convention
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Mining
Environmental Protection and Management Act and…
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 43: Prohibition on the import of asbestos

Administered by NEA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of asbestos.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (the Rotterdam Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 43: Prohibition on the import of asbestos

Administered by NEA
Asbestos and goods containing asbestos
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone…
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 44: Prohibition on the import and export of certain ozone -depleting substances (including chlorofluorocarbons)

The Environmental Protection and Management Act is an Act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith.
Imports are prohibited from non-signatories, in accordance with the obligations under the Montreal Protocol and its Amendments. Administered by NEA
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 44: Prohibition on the import and export of certain ozone -depleting substances (including chlorofluorocarbons)

The Environmental Protection and Management Act is an Act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith.
Imports are prohibited from non-signatories, in accordance with the obligations under the Montreal Protocol and its Amendments. Administered by NEA
Certain ozone-depleting substances (including chlorofluorocarbons)
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Conservation
Climate
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
Radiation Protection Act, 2007 QR No. 45: Non…
Radiation Protection Act, 2007

QR No. 45: Non-automatic license for the import and export of Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus

The Radiation Protection Act is an Act to control and regulate the import, export, manufacture, sale, disposal, transport, storage, possession and use of radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus, to make provision in relation to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and to establish a system for the imposition and maintenance of nuclear safeguards, and to provide for matters connected therewith. Administered by NEA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from radioactive substances.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: International Atomic Energy Agency’s Code of Conduct of the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Radiation Protection Act, 2007

QR No. 45: Non-automatic license for the import and export of Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus

The Radiation Protection Act is an Act to control and regulate the import, export, manufacture, sale, disposal, transport, storage, possession and use of radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus, to make provision in relation to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and to establish a system for the imposition and maintenance of nuclear safeguards, and to provide for matters connected therewith. Administered by NEA
“ Radioactive material” means any article containing a radioactive substance giving it a specific or total radioactivity exceeding the prescribed level, and includes any article containing any nuclear material
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
2020160223.
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone…
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations, 2002

QR No. 46: Prohibition on the export of Halons

Administered by NEA
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer by prohibiting the export of Halons

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations, 2002

QR No. 46: Prohibition on the export of Halons

Administered by NEA
Dibromotetrafluoroethane (halon-2402); bromotrifluoromethane (halon-1301); bromochlorodifluoromethane (halon-1211)
Bromochloromethane (halon-1011)
Bromochlorodifluoromethane (HALON-1211) - In mixtures; bromotrifluoromethane (HALON-1301) - In mixtures; DIBROMOTETRAFLUOROETHANE (HALON-2402) - In mixtures
Bromochloromethane (HALON-1011) - In mixtures
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Climate
MEAs
Soil
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/26 Singapore 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
1. Energy Conservation Act 2012 (in English) 2…
1. Energy Conservation Act 2012 (in English)
2. Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013 (in English)
3. Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013 (in English)

The existing Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations will be amended to raise the minimum energy efficiency standards for air-conditioners.

From 1 September 2016, all registrable air-conditioners as listed in Section 4 above, to be supplied or for sale in Singapore must meet the raised minimum energy efficiency standards.
Environment related objective
For the purposes of environmental protection and conservation. Air-conditioners which are not energy efficient consume more energy to operate and lead to higher emissions of greenhouse gases.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Energy Conservation Act 2012 (in English)
2. Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013 (in English)
3. Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013 (in English)

The existing Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations will be amended to raise the minimum energy efficiency standards for air-conditioners.

From 1 September 2016, all registrable air-conditioners as listed in Section 4 above, to be supplied or for sale in Singapore must meet the raised minimum energy efficiency standards.
Air-conditioner
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
10
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 September 2016
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/27 Singapore 2016
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
A set of new subsidiary legislations will be…
A set of new subsidiary legislations will be gazetted under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .

NEA is proposing for the following fuel quality parameters for petrol and diesel, to be legislated through their inclusion in the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health, which the listed fuel quality parameters have a negative impact on. Current fuel quality control in Singapore is limited to sulphur and lead only. New regulations on the composition of petrol and diesel will help to further reduce pollutants in vehicular tailpipe emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
A set of new subsidiary legislations will be gazetted under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .

NEA is proposing for the following fuel quality parameters for petrol and diesel, to be legislated through their inclusion in the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .
Motor spirit of RON 97 and above, unleaded; Motor spirit of RON 90 and above, but below RON 97, unleaded; Motor spirit: Other, unleaded; Diesel fuel; fuel oils; Automotive diesel fuel; Other diesel fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
2710.12.12
2710.12.14
2710.12.16
2710.19.60
2710.19.71
2710.19.72
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force referring to effective date in above tables in the notification
Keywords
Emissions
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/28 Singapore 2016 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment)…
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (2 pages, in English) . Notice will be published in the Republic of Singapore's Government Gazette when adopted.

Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations will be amended to introduce Minimum Water Efficiency Standards for Taps & Mixers. From 31 March 2017, all taps and mixers to be supplied or for sale for potable water use in Singapore must be of at least 1-tick water efficiency rating.
Environment related objective
For the purposes of water conservation as part of an overall effort to strengthen the sustainability of Singapore's water resources. Taps and mixers accounts for a large part of water usage, especially in households. The new requirement would help moderate water use in this area and also benefit consumers in terms of cost saving s from the use of more efficient taps/mixers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (2 pages, in English) . Notice will be published in the Republic of Singapore's Government Gazette when adopted.

Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations will be amended to introduce Minimum Water Efficiency Standards for Taps & Mixers. From 31 March 2017, all taps and mixers to be supplied or for sale for potable water use in Singapore must be of at least 1-tick water efficiency rating.
Taps and mixers (basin/shower/sink/bib)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 31 March 2017
Keywords
Sustainable
Conservation
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/29 Singapore 2016 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Guidebook …
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Guidebook

Singapore's Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS) for clothes washing machines intended for household use was introduced in 2011. Under the Scheme, all clothes washing machines intended for household use must be registered and labelled to provide information on their water efficiency level before they can be sold or supplied in Singapore. In October 2015, the minimum water efficiency standard for washing machines was raised to 2-tick rating as part of Singapore's effort in water conservation.
Environment related objective
The proposed introduction of a new 4-tick water efficiency rating for washing machine is part of Singapore's effort in water conservation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Guidebook

Singapore's Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS) for clothes washing machines intended for household use was introduced in 2011. Under the Scheme, all clothes washing machines intended for household use must be registered and labelled to provide information on their water efficiency level before they can be sold or supplied in Singapore. In October 2015, the minimum water efficiency standard for washing machines was raised to 2-tick rating as part of Singapore's effort in water conservation.
Clothes Washing Machines Intended for Household Use
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 31 March 2017
Keywords
Conservation
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/30 Singapore 2016
MEAs implementation and compliance, Other…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Other environmental risks mitigation, Waste management and recycling
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA…
Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA)

NEA is proposing a plan to phase out the use of mercury-added batteries (including button cell batteries) containing more than 5ppm mercury (by weight) per cell, under the Second Schedule of the existing Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .The phase-out would mean that companies cannot manufacture, import and export mercury-added batteries (including button cell batteries) in and into Singapore, by 2018.
Environment related objective
Objective: To protect and enhance the environment by minimising the end-of-life environmental impact of batteries at the end of their useful life.

Rationale: Singapore signed the Minamata Convention on 10 October 2013 to demonstrate the country's commitment to safeguard the environment. The Minamata Convention on Mercury (Convention) is a global, legally binding instrument that seeks "to protect the human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds."
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA)

NEA is proposing a plan to phase out the use of mercury-added batteries (including button cell batteries) containing more than 5ppm mercury (by weight) per cell, under the Second Schedule of the existing Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .The phase-out would mean that companies cannot manufacture, import and export mercury-added batteries (including button cell batteries) in and into Singapore, by 2018.
Batteries
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
85063000
85064000
85066010
85066090
85068010
85068020
85068091
85068099
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on the date published in the Republic of Singapore's Government Gazette when adopted
Keywords
Environment