Look for the SAFETY Mark
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Controlled Goods Must have the SAFETY Mark
Consumers can do their part in keeping their families safe by looking out for the SAFETY Mark when purchasing household electrical, electronic and gas appliances.
What are Controlled Goods?
There are 33 categories of common household electrical and gas appliances and accessories that are regulated as Controlled Goods in Singapore, under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations (CPSR). Controlled Goods must be tested to specified safety standards and affixed with the SAFETY Mark before they can be sold in Singapore. These include testing for safety measures against fire, electric shock, explosion and other hazards that could result in injury, death or property damage.
Consumers are strongly advised to buy only Controlled Goods that are affixed with a valid SAFETY Mark.
What is the SAFETY Mark?
The SAFETY Mark must be affixed on Controlled Goods that have been tested and certified to be compliant with the relevant safety standards, before they can be supplied in Singapore. It indicates that the Controlled Goods are likely to come with internal safeguards to protect against fire and electrical hazards.
Controlled Goods (or their packaging) must be affixed with the SAFETY Mark in a prominent location. The Mark consists of the “safety logo” and the words “SAFETY MARK” in a rectangle on the right. Each SAFETY Mark has a unique 8-digit registration number, which can be traced to the registrant and the registered models.
In addition, appliances with a 3-pin plug need to have two SAFETY Marks on them. One on the appliance and another on the plug.
What kind of household products require the SAFETY Mark?
The 33 categories of Controlled Goods are:
How do you check the validity of the product’s SAFETY Mark?
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Visit go.gov.sg/safety-mark to access the Register of Registered Controlled Goods. |
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Enter the product's model number or the 8-digit registration number indicated on the SAFETY Mark label, then press 'Search'. |
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Verify that the SAFETY Mark is not expired, and ensure that the product information in the search results matches the product you're checking. |
What should you do if you see Controlled Goods without the SAFETY Mark?
It is illegal to advertise or supply Controlled Goods without the SAFETY Mark in Singapore. If you are aware of anyone who is advertising or supplying such Controlled Goods, please provide us with the relevant information (e.g. product type, brand/model, name of company, location / webpage link, photographs, etc.), so that appropriate enforcement action may be taken against the supplier. You can contact us at consumerproductsafety@enterprisesg.gov.sg or 6898 1800.
What about products that are not Controlled Goods? Do they need to have the SAFETY Mark?
No. You may find out more about general consumer goods here.
