Singapore’s HSA Revises Fees for Cosmetic Notifications and GMP Certifications under the Health Products Fees Amendment Regulations 2024

Effective 1 July 2024, Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has announced a revision to its fee structure for cosmetic product notifications and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certifications. The adjustment, which represents...

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Singapore seeks public feedback on amended cosmetics standards

On 14 June 2024, Enterprise Singapore invited public feedback on revisions to standards on N-nitroso diethanolamine (NDELA) and cosmetic raw materials.   Enterprise Singapore Enterprise Singapore (ESG), a statutory board under the...

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Singapore’s NEA Revises Compliance Dates for Dechlorane Plus Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention

On 6 May 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced revised compliance dates for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention.   Chemicals Added to Annex A to the Stockholm...

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Singapore’s NEA Revises Compliance Dates for Dechlorane Plus Methoxychlor and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention

On 6 May 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced revised compliance dates for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention.   Chemicals Added to Annex A to the Stockholm...

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Singapore to Phase Out Fire-Fighting Foams Containing PFAS Chemicals

On 15 March 2024, Singapore has announced plans to phase out the use of firefighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) listed under the Stockholm Convention. Singapore is a party...

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Singapore NEA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Control of POPs and Mercury-Added Products

The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore launched a public consultation on 18 January 2024. The consultation seeks public input on the proposed regulation of medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), long-chain perfluorocarboxylic...

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Singapore holds public consultation on proposed controls for formaldehyde in paints

The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore is seeking feedback on proposed regulations regarding formaldehyde content in paints. The aim is to restrict the availability (both in retail stores and online)...

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Singapore Implements Regulatory Measures for 4 Hazardous Substances

On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decision at the...

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Singapore updates its GHS

Singapore has recently updated its standards for chemical classifications, labelling, and safety data sheets (SDSs) to conform to the seventh version of the UN's Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of chemical classification...

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12 chemicals to be regulated under Fire Safety Regulations

Singapore proposes to regulate 12 new chemicals and chemical groups under the Fire Safety (Petroleum & Flammable Materials) Regulations (FS (P&FM) Regs). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has identified 12...

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