The Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations (CGSR) seeks to protect consumers from unsafe general consumer goods such as toys, children’s products, apparel, sports and recreation products, furniture, mattresses and bedding and DIY tools.
Effective Date
With effect from 1 April 2011, SPRING Singapore has the power to stop the supply of consumer goods that do not meet applicable safety standards. SPRING is also able to direct suppliers to inform users of the potential dangers of such goods. The penalty for not complying is a fine and/or imprisonment.
Applicable Standards
Consumer goods covered by the CGSR have to meet applicable safety standards. The regulations bring the safety of our consumer goods in line with international standards published by bodies such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the European Committee for Standardisation and ASTM International (US). For consumer goods for which these organisations do not have applicable standards, applicable regional or national standards may be accepted.
Exclusions
The following consumer goods are under the purview of other regulatory agencies, and do not come under the CGSR.
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Product type
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Regulator
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Food products and containers for food |
Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA)
www.ava.gov.sg
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2
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Cosmetics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and Chinese proprietary medicines |
Health Sciences Authority (HSA)
www.hsa.gov.sg
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3
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Motor vehicles |
Land Transport Authority (LTA)
www.lta.gov.sg
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4
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Motorcycle helmets and children car seats |
Traffic Police (TP)
www.spf.gov.sg
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5
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45 categories of household electrical, electronic and gas products (Controlled Goods)
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SPRING Singapore
www.spring.gov.sg/safety
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The following categories of goods are also excluded under the CGSR :
- Used or second-hand goods
- Goods produced solely for export or imported solely for re-export
- Installation works
- Fixtures and fittings
- Pesticides and vector repellents
- Products for commercial or industrial use
- Products/appliances that come into contact with food, water or other beverages
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Key stakeholders, including consumers, manufacturers, importers and retailers, have been consulted in the drafting of the CGSR. The Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) has also given its support.
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