SGS Reports on Specific Exemptions from Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Ban in Singapore

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing exemptions from Singapore’s ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) November 29, 2024 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 165.24 to highlight specific exemptions made to the ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 issued in Singapore. The exemptions are effective from November 12, 2024, or until viable alternatives are available.

Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 are widely used plastic additives. They are two of the five chemicals that were found to be toxic and were included in amendments to Singapore’s Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations, (EPM (HS) Regs) and the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EMPA) of May 2022.

The full list of chemicals listed and subject to the original ban, effective from March 2023, is as follows:
• Amitrole
• Dechlorane Plus
• Iprodione
• Nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE)
• UV-328

Dechlorane Plus, methoxychlor and UV-328 were also prohibited from manufacture, import and export by Singapore’s National Environment Agency, initially from May 2024. A subsequent delay to the ban, effective from February 26, 2025, aligned it with the Stockholm Convention’s persistent organic pollutants (POP) deadline. This ban applies to all nonexempt uses and applications.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 165.24 includes a helpful table which contains the specific manufacturing, import, export and use exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 165.24 for more details.

SGS chemical testing
SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS chemical testing services. [www.sgs.com/en/services/chemicals-testing]

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Singapore Exempts Specific Applications from Ban on Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2024/11/safeguards-16524-singapore-exempts-specific-applications-from-ban-on-dechlorane-plus-and-uv-328]

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox. [http://www.sgs.com/subscribes]

For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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