Singapore Introduces New RoHS Requirements for Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Singapore has published its new Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) for Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The new rules will come into effect on June 1, 2017.
- (1888PressRelease) November 23, 2016 - Singapore has restricted six substances and their compounds for six categories of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Published on June 1, 2016, the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) will come into effect on June 1, 2017.
Singapore's RoHS applies to the following categories of EEE:
• Mobile phones
• Portable computers
• Refrigerators
• Air conditioners
• Panel televisions
• Washing machines
The new regulations require the following substances and their compounds to be restricted to the following amounts:
• Cadmium and its compounds Less than 0.01%
• Hexavalent chromium Less than 0.1%
• Lead and its compounds Less than 0.1%
• Mercury and its compounds Less than 0.1%
• Polybrominated biphenyls Less than 0.1%
• Polybrominated diphenyl ethers Less than 0.1%
The new restrictions compel manufacturers, traders and importers to provide a declaration letter and technical documentation, proving the products compliance with EN 50581:2012 standard, or otherwise prove compliance with the National Environment Agency's (NEA) requirements. The letter and documentation must be retained and should be produced upon request by the NEA.
Singapore's RoHS was published under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2016, by the Ministry for the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR).
SGS RoHS Services
SGS offers the full-range of inspection, testing, certification, verification and training services. SGS's global footprint of 28 accredited RoHS laboratories means we can support product compliance with RoHS around the world. Learn more about SGS's RoHS Services (www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/electrical-and-electronics/audio-video-and-household-appliances/rohs)
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For further information contact:
YC Tham
Laboratory Manager
Tel:(+65) 6379 0155
Email: cts.media ( @ ) sgs dot com
Website: www.sgs.com/ee
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