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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/21 Singapore 2014 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum…
Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013
Environment related objective
To promote energy conservation, improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013
All air-conditioners, refrigerators and clothes dryers under the product scope in Section 4
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
91.100.60
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 September 2014
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/22 Singapore 2014 Natural resources conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment)…
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
Environment related objective
To implement minimum water efficiency requirements for clothes washing machines for household use as part of Singapore's effort in water conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
Clothes washing machines intended for household use
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8450.11.10
845011.90
8450.12.00
8450.19.10
8450.19.90
8450.20.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 October 2015
Keywords
Conservation
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/SGP/52 Singapore 2014 Biodiversity and ecosystem Technical regulation or specifications Not specified
Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014: The Agri…
Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014: The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has completed a review of the Food Regulations and proposes the following amendments:
a) To allow the use of certain new food additives;
b) To specify a maximum limit for mercury in predatory fish; and c) To allow the use of phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols and phytostanols in more food products.
Environment related objective
To ensure food safety by allowing the use of certain new food additives and specifying a maximum limit for mercury in predatory fish, as well as allowing the use of phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols and phytostanols in more food products.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014: The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has completed a review of the Food Regulations and proposes the following amendments:
a) To allow the use of certain new food additives;
b) To specify a maximum limit for mercury in predatory fish; and c) To allow the use of phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols and phytostanols in more food products.
Food
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 1 June 2014
Keywords
Genetic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/16 Singapore 2013
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The Environmental Protection and Management Act;…
The Environmental Protection and Management Act; The Environmental Protection and Management (Registrable Goods) Order;  The Environmental Protection and Management (Energy Conservation) Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect and conserve the environment by enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Environmental Protection and Management Act; The Environmental Protection and Management (Registrable Goods) Order;  The Environmental Protection and Management (Energy Conservation) Regulations
Single-phase non-ducted room air conditioner namely an encased assembly or assemblies of one or more evaporators, compressors and condensers, designed to be used together as a permanently-installed piece of equipment to provide conditioned air to any enclosed space; Single-phase non-ducted air conditioner having a total cooling capacity of: (i)  8.8kW or lower, in the case of casement or window type air conditioner1, (ii)  17.6kW or lower, in the case of split type air conditioner 2 employing technologies  that control the output of the compressor by start-stop operation, or (iii)  17.6kW or lower, in the case of split type air conditioner 2 employing technologies  that vary the output of the compressor, by means other than start-stop operation; Single-phase refrigerator namely a self-contained an assembly consisting of a thermally insulated cabinet for the storage and preserv ation of foodstuff above 0°C (32ºF) and a refrigerating unit operating on the vapour compression principle and arranged to extract heat from within the cabinet, whether or not one or more freezer compartment with an adjusted volume of up to 900 litres
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8415
10
8418
1010
8418
2100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 September 2013
Keywords
Conservation
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Green
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/17 Singapore 2013 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment)…
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2013
Environment related objective
To conserve water
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2013
Clothes washing machines intended for household use
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8450.11.10
845011.90
8450.12.00
8450.19.10
8450.19.90
8450.20.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 April 2014
Keywords
Conservation
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/18 Singapore 2013
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The Energy Conservation Act 2012; Energy…
The Energy Conservation Act 2012; Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013; Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013  
Environment related objective
To protect and conserve the environment by enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Energy Conservation Act 2012; Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013; Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013  
Single-phase television namely a product primarily for the display and reception of audio visual signals which is placed on the market under one model or system designation consisting of a display and one or more tuner(s)/receiver(s) and/or optional additional functions for data storage and/or display such as digital versatile disc (DVD), hard disk drive (HDD) or video cassette recorder (VCR), either in a single unit combined with the display, or in one or more separate units
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8528
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 April 2014
Keywords
Conservation
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Green
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/19 2013
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect and conserve the environment by enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Energy Conservation Act 2012; Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013; Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013  
Single-phase clothes dryer namely an assembly consisting of a rotating drum in which textile material is dried by tumbling; and a heating device which electrically heats the air used for drying the textile material in the rotating drum.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8451
10
8451
21
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 April 2014
Keywords
Conservation
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Green
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/9 Singapore 2013
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other, Agriculture, Forestry Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act
Environment related objective
To fulfil Singapore's obligations under CITES and to ensure that health, safety and environment objectives are met
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act
Endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES live specimens, parts and products)
Type of measure
Import licensing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Endangered
Environment
Fish
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/9 Singapore 2013
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management Act and…
Environmental Protection and Management Act and Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Environment related objective
To ensure public safety and environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act and Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Hazardous substances
Type of measure
Import licensing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Clean
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/9 Singapore 2013
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals, Manufacturing
Environmental Protection and Management Act and…
Environmental Protection and Management Act and Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations
Environment related objective
To fulfil Singapore's obligations under the Montreal Protocol and to ensure that health, safety and environment objectives are met
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act and Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations
Ozone depleting substances and products containing ODS such as fire extinguishers and fire protection systems using halons, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment using Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Vehicles with air-conditioners containing CFCs
Type of measure
Import licensing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Climate