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     Record 15,000 household products registered with SAFETY mark

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FACTSHEET ON THE SAFETY MARK

　

1. SPRING Singapore (Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board) has been appointed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) as the Safety Authority to manage the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme (CPS Scheme).

　

2. The scheme safeguards consumer interests by ensuring that household appliances, designated as controlled goods, meet the specified safety standards and are safe for normal use.

　

3. All suppliers of controlled goods must first be registered with SPRING as a Registered Supplier. They are required to register each model of controlled goods before they can be advertised, traded or displayed for sale in Singapore. There are 45 categories of electrical, electronics and gas home appliances and accessories listed as controlled goods.

　

4. See Annex 1 for the complete list. SPRING Singapore has to date registered more than 30,000 models of controlled goods. Of these, 15,000 are current active models.

　

5. The main functions of the Safety Authority are to:

  • Register controlled goods

  • Register suppliers of controlled goods

  • Educate consumers and traders on the SAFETY Mark and the CPS Scheme

  • Investigate complaints, incidents and accidents involving consumer products

  • Designate Conformity Assessment Bodies and Recognised Testing Laboratories.

　

6. All registered models must bear The SAFETY Mark either on the product or the packaging. The Mark comprises the safety logo enclosed in a square on the left and the word “SAFETY MARK” enclosed in a blue rectangle on the right. Below the logo is a unique registration number traceable to the registrant. When the registered controlled goods bear the SAFETY Mark, this means that they meet the specified safety standards and are generally safe for normal use.

More information about the SAFETY Mark can be found at www.safety.org.sg

　

Annex 1

List of 45 categories of Controlled Goods

1. Air cooler

2. Adaptor

3. Any other audio products (except High-fidelity set)

4. Cooking range

5. Coffee maker, slow cooker and similar appliances

6. Components of the LPG gas system – Hose, Regulator and Valve

7. Decorative lighting fixtures (e.g. Christmas tree lights)

8. Gas cooker

9. Gas canister

10. Hair dryer

11. Home computer system (inclusive of monitor, printer, speaker and other mains operated accessories)

12. High fidelity set

13. Iron

14. Immersion water heater

15. Electric Kettle

16. Laser disc set

17. Microwave oven

18. Mobile split air-conditioner

19. Mixer, blender, and similar appliances

20. Portable cooking gas appliance

21. Refrigerator

22. Rice cooker

23. Room air-conditioner

24. Television / video display unit

25. Table / standing fan

26. Table / standing lamp

27. Toaster, grill, roaster, hot plate, deep fryer wok and similar appliances

28. Video cassette recorder

29. Vacuum cleaner

30. Washing machine

31. Wall fan / ceiling fan

32. 3-pin rectangular type 13-amp plug

33. Fuse (13-amp and below) for use in plug

34. 3-pin round type 15-amp plug

35. Multi-way adaptor

36. 3-pin portable socket-outlet

37. Portable cable reel

38. Instantaneous electric water heater

39. Mains pressure electric storage water heater

40. Residual current circuit breaker (RCCB)

41. 3-pin 13-amp socket outlet

42. 3-pin round type 15-amp socket-outlet

43. Domestic electric wall switch

44. Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamp

45. Isolating transformer for downlight fitting

　

Annex 2

How to Check for Product Safety

Here are eight important safety questions to ask before you buy that appliance:

1. Is the manufacturer's contact information available?

2. Is there a product model number?

3. Is the product meant for connection to the 230V mains?

4. Are the user manual and product safety warnings in a language I understand?

5. Do products with metal parts that require earthing have a three-pin mains plug bearing the SAFETY Mark?

6. Are appliances rated >3 KW ready for fixed wiring?

7. Can the product be assembled, installed and connected safely?

8. Does the product emit electric shocks, dangerous radiation, or excessive heat?

Source: www.spring.gov.sg News Release 20 Oct 2006