Singapore CoC Security Certification

Certification Introduction

Certification of Conformity (COC) is a safety certification requirement in Singapore. In order to protect consumer safety, the Singapore government enacted the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations 2002 (CPR 2002) to replace the requirements of the 1991 CPR in order to implement the new Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme (CPS Scheme). Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme (Singapore Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme, or CPS Scheme), which became mandatory from April 1, 2002. Currently there are no mandatory requirements for EMC in Singapore.

In 1991 the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) appointed the Singapore Standards Development Reform Committee (Standards, Productivity and Innovation for Growth, SPRING Singapore) as the safety agency responsible for administering the CPS program to ensure that controlled electrical and electronic products meet Singapore safety standards requirements. Under the CPS program, any manufacturer, importer, distributor or retailer must register with SPRING as a registered supplier, obtain a COC certificate from a third-party conformity assessment body (CABs) designated by SPRING or an MRA mutual recognition body, and affix a safety mark to their products in order to enter the Singapore market.

Product Range

CoC certification covers a total of 45 products, with the following main categories.

1.Transformers for electronic products and AV-type electronic products(Adaptor)
2.Television / High-fidelity Set / Laser Disc Set / Video Cassette recorder
3.Table or standing lamp
4.Coffee maker, slow cooker, steam boat and similar appliances / Kettle / Rice Cooker / Hair Dryer / Hotplate and similar appliances etc
5.Refrigerator / Mobile split air-conditioner / Room air-conditioner
6.Wall fan / Table or standing fan

Application Process

1. If the customer does not have CB, he needs to apply for CB test
2. The customer prepares the information and submits the application to GIG
3. GIG submits the information to the issuing agency, generally 10 days to get the certificate number
4. The issuing agency reviews the documents and issues the CoC certificate

Certification Mark

Certificate number (XXYYYY-ZZ) Meaning.

XX = year of certificate (e.g. 01 for year 2001)
YYYY = series number (e.g. 1234)
ZZ = CAB issuing organization code (e.g. 11 for CAB 'A')

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 230V, 50Hz. plug 3-pin standard BS1363, SS:145, 2-pin standard: EN50075 whether mandatory: mandatory
Certificate validity: 3 years valid
Factory inspection requirements: No requirements
Licensee requirements: must be a local importer licensee