The Export Technical Assistance Centre (ETAC) helps Singapore-based companies understand and comply with the standards, technical regulations and compliance requirements for food and electrical/electronics exports as well as in the environmental related areas.
Besides ready access to a central source of information on technical and import requirements, ETAC can link you with relevant professionals to guide and assist you with interpretation of the required standards and technical regulations. This gives you a competitive edge with the technical knowledge to be the first to market standard compliant products. Outreach programs initiated by ETAC give you a better understanding of standards and technical regulations and an avenue to channel any feedback and conformance concerns.
Introduction to Environmental Regulations
National and regional governments have introduced new environmental protection laws demanding more environmentally friendly products, greener manufacturing practices, stricter reduction on the use of hazardous substances, better recycling practices and clearer product stewardship. However these laws have become technical barriers to trade which exporters increasingly find daunting to cope up with complying in order to remain competitive.
Examples of these laws include the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
Introduction to Food Regulations
It is important for food companies wishing to export their foodstuffs to understand the regulatory requirements imposed by the importing countries.
For food exporters, non compliant products can lead to costly recalls and problems in the intended country of sale. With the complexities of labeling requirements and the detailed authorizations in place for permitted additives it can be difficult to navigate around the regulatory maze.
Related Links & Resources
Download the
Complying with REACH - A Guide for SMEs (Second Edition).
Download the
Singapore RoHS Compliant Suppliers Directory 2009 (includes a Guide to Complying with RoHS)