Enterprise Singapore had issue a Circular pertaining Registration Requirements for Collapsible Products on 16th February 2024.
The purpose of this circular is to provide clarification regarding the testing, certification and registration requirements for collapsible electric washing machines and collapsible electric kettles under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations (CPSR).
The Collapsible Washing Machines and Kettles falls within the definitions of existing Controlled Good (CG) categories of washing machines and liquid heating appliances respectively but can be collapsed to occupy less space for storage or travel purposes
With effect from 17th Feb 2025, collapsible electric washing machines and collapsible electric kettles will need to be registered under the CPSR and affixed with the Safety Mark before they can be supplied in Singapore. These products shall comply with the same safety standards required for registration of their conventional, non-collapsible counterparts:
Collapsible washing machines will need to comply with IEC 60335-2-7, which is the applicable IEC standard for registration of electric washing machines.
Collapsible liquid heating appliances will need to comply with IEC 60335-2-15, which is the applicable IEC standard for registration of electric kettles.
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