Domestic firms advised to track Singapore’s new appliance energy regulations
The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore has advised Vietnamese manufacturers, exporters, and distributors of household water heaters and commercial refrigerators to take note of the island nation’s new energy-saving regulations for these products, which will be effective next year.
Singapore (VNA) - The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore has advised Vietnamese manufacturers, exporters, and distributors of household water heaters and commercial refrigerators to take note of the island nation’s new energy-saving regulations for these products, which will be effective next year.
The Singaporean National Environment Agency (NEA) recently announced the expansion of the Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme and Minimum Energy Performance Standards targeting the two types of goods, starting from April 1, 2025.
These regulations enable consumers and businesses to choose more energy-efficient products, reduce energy usage costs, and contribute to the country’s carbon neutrality efforts. Businesses failing to comply could face fines of up to 10,000 SGD (approximately 7,393 USD).
In Singapore, consumers are only permitted to purchase items listed in the NEA’s registered goods database. The MELS is applied to goods managed by the agency to help the group compare energy usage efficiency and make more informed purchasing decisions.
💜 Importers and manufacturers intending to supply goods to the market must submit applications to the NEA to become registered suppliers and then register their products for further management./.
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