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Consumer Product Safety Office — News And Media Centre https://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/ View our media releases and circulars here. en Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:09:24 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) Regulatory Requirements for Electric Fire Stoveshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/833c24bc-c41e-4bf8-a565-8b2cc0054161/2026_04_15_circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:250025Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Safety hazards posed by syringes supplied with toyshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/e0820956-17a0-4878-bea1-3b8d7258f201/2026_03_26_circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:250028Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Legal action taken for the supply of unregistered Controlled Goodshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/c9ea0819-d9f2-4b63-bdf7-cf7a8ba857c7/2026_03_18_circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185237Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Circulars CCS Warns Consumers About Safety Risks When Buying Baby Products and Children's Jewellery Onlinehttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/ccs-warns-consumers-about-safety-risks-when-buying-baby-products-and-children-s-jewellery-onlineurn:isomer:resource:185250CCS CPSO found several baby cots, strollers, and children's jewellery bought online to be unsafe. Check the list of affected products and follow the safety tips before buying or using these items.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases Addition or change of internal components constitutes a modificationhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/f158056e-4b4a-4743-a5f2-db4f99251090/2025_11_10_circular_d.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185242This circular is to remind Registered Suppliers that the addition of internal components (e.g., varistors) after Controlled Goods registration would constitute a technical modification that requires re-certification.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Baby cots and strollers must comply with applicable international safety standardshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/2b7c2d88-30b0-4256-af26-3b578032d408/2025_11_10_circular_a.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185228Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Children’s jewellery must comply with ASTM F2923https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/d8e6ffc9-b59f-4fdf-a066-9b970b526d87/2025_11_10_circular_b.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185239This circular is to remind suppliers of children’s jewellery that children’s jewellery supplied in Singapore must conform with applicable international safety standards.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Suspension of registered Controlled Goodshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/36ca7fdb-1420-4ee6-958f-d6d2190c717d/2025_11_10_circular_c.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185268This circular is to remind Registered Suppliers that Controlled Goods found with non-compliances and unauthorised modifications may face suspension or prohibition from supply.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Updates to Regulatory Requirements for Toughened Glass Gas Hobshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/f196ac8a-b87c-4d16-864a-b51e32268970/2025_07_09_circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185210Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Circulars CPSO removed over 6,900 unregistered household appliances sold online in 2024https://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/cpso-removed-over-6-900-unregistered-household-appliances-sold-online-in-2024urn:isomer:resource:185254Over 6,900 unsafe household appliances were removed from major e-commerce platforms in 2024. Learn how to shop safely online and spot compliant products.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases CPSO urges consumers to look out for safety hazards when purchasing baby products and toys onlinehttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/cpso-urges-consumers-to-look-out-for-safety-hazards-when-purchasing-baby-products-and-toys-onlineurn:isomer:resource:185255CPSO found unsafe baby bouncers, walkers, and toys on Shopee and Lazada. Learn how to shop safely for children's products online.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases Baby bouncers must comply with EN 14036 or ASTM F2167https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/3110867f-bf71-4752-8c43-aac73cd18fd1/2024_07_24_circular_c.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185256This circular is to remind suppliers of baby bouncers that baby bouncers supplied in Singapore must conform with applicable international safety standards.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Baby walkers must comply with EN 1273 or ASTM F977https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/7391046f-d822-4686-8aaf-7b51a233989e/2024_07_24_circular_b.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185246This circular is to remind suppliers of baby walkers that baby walkers supplied in Singapore must conform with applicable international safety standards.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Children’s toys must comply with ISO 8124, EN 71 or ASTM F963https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/8c1e4635-ee07-41e1-ad6c-7c1ba935daa7/2024_07_24_circular_d.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185245This circular is to remind suppliers that children’s toys supplied in Singapore must conform with applicable international safety standards.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Suspension of registered Controlled Goods (CGs)https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/7cfe9478-01f4-4983-ba7a-d2b3a207c5af/2024_07_24_circular_a.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185248This circular is to remind Registered Suppliers on their obligations regarding the maintenanence of technical files for CGs and to renew CG registrations in a timely manner.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Registration Requirements for Collapsible Productshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/6ef235d9-87fd-4008-9632-1d59c80a20d8/2024_02_16_circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185224Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Responsibilities of Registered Suppliershttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/d6c0d1f6-c869-4ebe-b0d9-ec7015634ec8/Responsibilities_of_Registered_Suppliers.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185261This circular is to remind Registered Suppliers (RS) on their obligations to report safety incidents, keep proper records relating to their Controlled Goods (CGs), and conducting rectification if their CGs are found to be non-compliant.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Withdrawal of TUV SUD Guangzhou as designated CABhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/72f6b200-294f-4c66-9f5c-511f258386a4/2023_12_06_circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185264This circular is to inform Registered Suppliers and Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) about the withdrawal of a CAB (Testing)'s designation under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Certification requirements for IEC 62368 1 AC adaptors able to deliver more than 100W of powerhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/71334915-a8d7-4e75-a321-57cb7b573753/2023-09-07-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185258This circular seeks to provide clarity on the testing and certification requirements for AC adaptors that can deliver more than 100W of power, under IEC 62368-1.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Reminder to all suppliers of CGs to comply with the CPSO’s requirementshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/0426dd05-1b44-4930-b1d8-22258eab0725/2023-08-02-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185211Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Notice on hazards posed by magnetic ball toys button batteries and water beads for educatorshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/7aad4f83-6a3c-4b2f-a7e2-0b755ca84dff/2023-07-13-noticee.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185209Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Notice on hazards posed by magnetic ball toys button batteries and water beads for online retailershttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/b15ef983-4560-42d7-bce4-70aa74684922/2023-07-13-noticeo.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185235Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Notice on hazards posed by magnetic ball toys, button batteries, and water beads for retailershttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/12dc49a7-4c59-4f33-a659-bfee1e7caf6e/2023-07-13-noticer.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185260This circular is to inform suppliers about three categories of non-compliant toys that must not be supplied in Singapore.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Update on Safety Standard for 13A Fused Connection Units (switched)https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/80d5e808-1aec-4992-8aeb-8a507bdff8ba/2023-03-31-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185227Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Types of products classified as Multi way Adaptorshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/bec99477-3c9b-4e88-9109-71ce5b69f1e8/2023-02-10-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185229Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Updates to renewal processes for CoCs issued by the Consumer Product Safety Officehttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/b7b31813-c253-4d92-a5bd-e4d9cdf92cf2/2023-01-27-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185240This circular aims to update that CPSO will no longer process renewal applications for CoCs that were directly issued by the CPSO, if any CAB (Certification) has the relevant certification scope.Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Changes to Applicable Standards for Medium Risk Controlled Goodshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/be6e509e-a431-42a0-9fd6-96fa40df9b8d/2022-05-31-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185266This circular is to update on the changes to the required safety standards for medium risk Controlled Goods that regulated under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations.Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Clarification Regarding Testing and Certification Requirements for Water Dispensershttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/a71a709f-9f54-4357-9a2f-e9fc6aea85d2/2022-02-07-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185233Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0800Circulars CPSO's Market Surveillance Finds Over 2,900 Unregistered Household Appliances Sold Onlinehttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/2021-12-17-cpso-finds-over-2900-unregistered-appliances-sold-onlineurn:isomer:resource:185217Over 2,900 unregistered Controlled Goods were found on major e-commerce platforms in 2021. Learn how to shop for safer household appliances online and avoid products that may pose fire or electrical hazards.Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases Legal action taken for the supply of non registered Controlled Goodshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/aba68992-6aa2-4444-9b98-232c4732cd59/2021-12-17-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185221Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Elmark fined S$123,000 for selling unregistered ceiling fans and water heatershttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/permalinkurn:isomer:resource:185269The court action arose from the CPSO's investigations. Consumers who own affected models should stop using them and contact Elmark for redress options.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases Revision of CAB Designation Conditions and Information Booklethttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/b01d396e-6272-40ba-8a6f-8c3f1bb87663/2021-11-01-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185263This circular is to inform Conformity Assessment Bodies about the revisions in the Conditions of Designation that are issue upon their successful designation under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations.Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Update to High Risk Controlled Goods Test Standardshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/dc00bc0e-8b9e-4f35-82ee-2cc4ebb27449/2021-07-12-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185259This circular is to inform Registered Suppliers and Conformity Assessment Bodies on the changes in safety standards for the high-risk Controlled Goods that are regulated under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations.Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Change in Safety Authority’s namehttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/3bbfea91-cf41-4a51-ba67-4f3e47d90b3a/2021-06-01-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185232Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Safety Advisory related to Electrolux built in refrigeratorhttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/safety-advisory-related-to-electrolux-built-in-refrigeratorurn:isomer:resource:185270Owners of Electrolux built-in refrigerator model ENN2754AOW (serial number 512 and below) should check their units immediately, as a faulty motor capacitor has been linked to four fires.Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases Baseline Requirements for Controlled Goods (CGs) with Internet of Things (IoT) Functionshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/10456928-63a9-4632-b8f2-d8eb9b52f111/2020-11-25-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185265This circular is to notify Registered Suppliers of the additional requirements for Controlled Goods with Internet of Things (“IoT”) functions under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations.Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Registration of Fans under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Schemehttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/0e2e1882-05d4-4bd2-a62f-ca29c72eccb1/2020-10-19-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185249This circular is to inform Registered Suppliers on the change in safety standard for fans (limited to ceiling, table, standing and wall fans) that are regulated under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme.Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Change in risk categorisation for Lamp Control Gearshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/5944cf4e-0981-4c51-a817-cfee8f67e558/2020-10-16-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185257This circular is to inform Registered Suppliers on the change in risk categorisation for Lamp Control Gears that are regulated under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme.Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Withdrawal of TUV Rheinland as designated CABshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/769ed4f2-79ca-448a-96ab-c37dcacd032b/2020-10-07-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185262This circular is to inform Registered Suppliers that the designation status of two Conformity Assessment Bodies were withdrawn.Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Registration of Mains and Portable Socket Outlets incorporated with type C USB porthttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/795ac92e-f299-4d1d-9f08-4ef5e6b64ebb/2020-05-18-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185244This circular is to inform that mains socket outlets and portable socket-outlets incorporated with type C USB port(s), can be tested and certified for Controlled Goods registration.Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Enterprise Singapore advises consumers to stop use of selected Elmark ceiling fanshttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/2019-12-23-enterprise-singapore-advises-consumers-to-stop-use-of-selected-elmark-ceiling-fansurn:isomer:resource:185216Elmark is recalling 17 ceiling fan models due to safety risks including electrocution and fire. Stop use immediately and check if your model is affected.Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases Enterprise Singapore cautions consumers on safety issues with baby carriers, cots, and strollershttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/2019-11-05-enterprise-singapore-cautions-consumers-on-safety-issues-with-baby-carriers-cots-and-strollersurn:isomer:resource:185215A market surveillance by Enterprise Singapore found that 11 out of 16 children's products sampled were unsafe as they did not comply with their applicable international safety standards. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases iPassion Group fined S$50,000 for affixing SAFETY marks on unregistered charging adaptors and selling themhttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/2019-10-08-ipassion-group-fined-50000-for-affixing-safety-marks-on-unregistered-charging-adaptors-and-selling-themurn:isomer:resource:185214The court action arose from Enterprise Singapore's investigations. Consumers who own affected adaptors should stop using them and contact iPassion for redress options.Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases Standard for registration of Mains Socket Outlets and Portable Socket Outletshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/b844629f-106f-45c7-bd9c-eb4b6a410016/2019-09-10-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185236Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Revised Safety Requirements for Portable Power Bankshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/11c12bcb-07b9-485b-b26f-63aeb7083d9f/2019-09-04-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185247This circular is to inform all persons supplying portable power banks on the revised requirements for the device. This circular supersedes the Consumer Goods Safety Requirements Notice No. 1 of 2015.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0800Circulars To CABs Requirements for Allocation of Certification Numberhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/2ddf8956-0500-40cd-9547-f0b62e931f75/2019-09-04-circular-b.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185241This circular is to inform CABs (Certification) of a new requirement to ensure alignment in the practice of the allocation of certification numbers. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0800Circulars To RS Requirements for Allocation of Certification Numberhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/faf925c8-f91c-4c00-bcb8-ae7f7f0b40fd/2019-09-04-circular-c.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185208Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Enterprise Singapore cautions consumers on safety issues with magnetic toys for childrenhttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/2019-09-02-enterprise-singapore-cautions-consumers-on-safety-issues-with-magnetic-tyos-for-childrenurn:isomer:resource:185213Enterprise Singapore found ten magnetic toy samples were unsafe for children through its market surveillance. Stop using the affected models listed here, and follow the safety tips provided when buying toys.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases To CABs Certification and Registrations of AC adaptors to be bundled together with PMDhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/de1b33df-16cb-41ae-861b-20502a919149/2019-05-24-circular-b.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185220Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 +0800Circulars To RS Certification and Registrations of AC adaptors bundled together with Personal Mobility Deviceshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/ce846801-acd4-4ac3-b09c-6f00386ab8a7/2019-05-24-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185223Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Enterprise Singapore’s Market Surveillance Finds 106 Unregistered Household Products Sold Onlinehttps://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/news-and-media/2019-05-02-esg-surveillance-finds-106-unregistered-products-onlineurn:isomer:resource:185212106 unregistered Controlled Goods were found on nine e-commerce platforms in Singapore. Check if your purchase is on the list and report any unsafe products to Enterprise Singapore.Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases Investigation of unregistered 3 pin plugs not complying with SS 145 1https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/362ea606-1036-4c86-849f-cda5e029f021/2019-03-18-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185243This circular is to inform Registered Suppliers that Enterprise Singapore is currently investigating the alleged supply of certain unregistered 3-pin plugs tha do not comply with the required safety standard in Singapore.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0800Circulars RS Roles and Responsibilitieshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/3339f6e1-8bea-4599-8bc9-16193ec3a572/2018-11-29-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185267This circular is to remind Registered Suppliers of their responsibilities under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations.Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Essential information to be included in the Instruction manuals for storage water heatershttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/414b1737-bd58-4ce1-a80b-c4a2405d022c/2018-09-24-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185219Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0800Circulars New Additional Safety Requirements for Gas Cooking Applianceshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/e9627618-bdbc-411b-ad47-fe47046511b1/2018-08-01-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185222Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Updates on usage of SAFETY Markhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/0d586fee-6ee2-4178-933a-09bd4b87b657/2018-07-20-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185238Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Administration of Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations and Update of SAFETY Markhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/3d435796-918d-4a2e-ab60-09f2acc948b2/2018-04-06-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185231Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Addendum to CPS Circular 2017 05 (Revised)https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/5b25b6eb-b499-4e6e-8581-2e1beae7b66d/2018-01-29-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185234Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Formation of ESG and update of SAFETY Markhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/1227a2f0-c894-4b5b-af48-53ec20d01b33/2017-03-01-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185226Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Safety Requirements for Adaptor(s) bundled together with Breast Pumpshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/3caa1b46-40b1-43d2-afd7-f58f9f5a575a/2016-09-07-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185218Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Additional Safety Requirements for Portable Power Bankshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/370848cc-590c-4f05-a324-3fed0806bcba/2015-08-03-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185230Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0800Circulars Minimum Edition of Safety Standardshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/498/524a3e2d-9106-46c9-8188-97bf25a4a6b8/2014-10-14-circular.pdfurn:isomer:resource:185225Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0800Circulars