Only if the item is one of the 33 categories of Controlled Goods under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations (CPSR). Such goods must be tested to specified safety standards, registered with the Consumer Product Safety Office, and carry the SAFETY Mark before sale in Singapore[3].
Key facts
| CPSR core rule | The CPSR requires 33 categories of Controlled Goods to be tested to specified safety standards, registered with the Consumer Product Safety Office, and affixed with the SAFETY Mark before sale in Singapore. [3] |
|---|---|
| Registration basis | Registration is based on Certificates of Conformity issued by designated third party Conformity Assessment Bodies, or a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity declared by Registered Suppliers. [3] |
| Penalty | Selling unregistered Controlled Goods carries a fine not exceeding S$10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both. [3] |
| Plastic packaging exports | Singapore's exports of HS 3923 plastic packing articles to the world were about US$325.0 million in 2024. [1] |
| Manufacturing share | Manufacturing value added was 16.26% of Singapore's GDP in 2024. [2] |
What is the CPSR, and when does it apply to printing or packaging?
The CPSR covers household electrical, electronic and gas appliances and accessories, known as Controlled Goods, which must be tested to specified safety standards, registered with the Consumer Product Safety Office, and affixed with the SAFETY Mark before they can be sold in Singapore[3].
Ask your supplier to confirm whether the specific item is in the Controlled Goods list.
Show the numbers
| Year | US$ |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 263,942,501 |
| 2021 | 346,289,675 |
| 2022 | 350,612,484 |
| 2023 | 298,150,566 |
| 2024 | 325,032,302 |
What must a Singapore supplier do before supplying?
The supplier must be a Registered Supplier before supplying Controlled Goods[3]. Once the model has been registered, it can then be advertised for supply and/or supplied in Singapore[3].
What documents should buyers ask for?
For Controlled Goods, ask for evidence of registration with the Consumer Product Safety Office. This includes a Certificate of Conformity issued by a designated third party Conformity Assessment Body or a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity declared by a Registered Supplier[3]. The supplier should also show that it is a Registered Supplier[3].
Check the product or packaging for the SAFETY Mark. The SAFETY Mark helps consumers and suppliers identify registered Controlled Goods[3]. Each registered model also has a unique 8-digit registration number that can be traced to the registrant and the registered models[3].
How can buyers verify a supplier's CPSR registration?
Ask the supplier for the 8-digit registration number and the registered model details. For the SAFETY Mark, check that it appears on the product or the product's packaging[3].
For the Certificate of Conformity, confirm that the issuing Conformity Assessment Body is designated. For the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity, confirm that the supplier is listed as a Registered Supplier[3]. These steps help you avoid unregistered Controlled Goods, which carry a fine of up to S$10,000 or imprisonment of up to two years or both[3].
What about Singapore standards testing and the SAFETY Mark?
Controlled Goods must be tested to specified safety standards. Enterprise Singapore is the national standards body that oversees the Singapore Standardisation Programme through an industry-led SSC[4]. The SSC represents Singapore in ISO and IEC[4]. Enterprise Singapore appoints Standards Development Organisations to develop and promote the adoption of Singapore and International standards[4]. IMDA manages the standardisation work of the Information Technology Standards Committee[4].
You can browse Singapore Standards, Technical References and Workshop Agreements for free at National Library multimedia stations[5]. Hard copies are available at the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library at Level 7 of the National Library[5]. Standards can be purchased at the Singapore Standards eShop, including ISO, IEC and other overseas standards[5]. Standards published by Enterprise Singapore may not be reproduced without written permission[5]. If a standard includes patented information, patent owners must consent for that information to be included in a Singapore Standard, Technical Reference or Workshop Agreement[5].
Where to find printing and packaging suppliers in Singapore
IndustryConnect is a free-to-search directory of industrial suppliers in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Brunei and Timor-Leste, published by Communication 21 Media Group. For packaging materials, see Packaging materials. For food packaging, see Food packaging. For plastic packaging, see Plastic packaging. For paper packaging, see Paper packaging. For packaging printing, see Packaging printing. For packaging machinery, see Packaging machinery. For a full list, see the Singapore supplier directory and the ASEAN supplier directories.
Use the chart below to see Singapore's exports of HS 3923 plastic packing articles, which was about US$325.0 million in 2024[1].
Suppliers to contact in Singapore
- AB Pac (S) Pte. Ltd.
- Acepac International
- Advantek Products (S) Pte Ltd
- Air-Bag International Pte Ltd
- Alfa Packaging
- Aluminium bottles and packaging
- Amcor Tobacco Packaging Asia Pacific
- Amcor-Asia Pte Ltd
See all packaging materials suppliers in Singapore →
Listed in the directory; contact suppliers directly and run your own checks before ordering.
Questions buyers ask
Do I need CPSR registration for printed plastic bags or paper boxes?
If the item is a household electrical, electronic or gas appliance or accessory within the Controlled Goods categories, it must be registered with the Consumer Product Safety Office and carry the SAFETY Mark before sale in Singapore[3]. Ask your supplier to confirm the CPSR status of the specific item.
What is the SAFETY Mark and when is it required?
The SAFETY Mark is a mark that helps consumers and suppliers identify registered Controlled Goods. It is required on the product or the product's packaging for all Controlled Goods before they can be sold in Singapore[3].
What happens if a supplier sells unregistered Controlled Goods in Singapore?
Any person found guilty of selling unregistered Controlled Goods is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding S$10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both[3].
How can I check if a product is registered as a Controlled Good?
You can use the 8-digit registration number to trace the product to the registrant and the registered models, and check that the SAFETY Mark is on the product or packaging[3].
Sources
- Exports of HS 3923 (plastic packing articles) to the world: Singapore UN Comtrade; accessed 2026-11-09
- Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP): Singapore World Bank, World Development Indicators, 2026-10-08; accessed 2026-11-09
- Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations Consumer Product Safety Office; accessed 2026-11-06
- Singapore Standards Council (SSC) Enterprise Singapore; accessed 2026-11-06
- Standards, Technical References and Workshop Agreements Enterprise Singapore; accessed 2026-11-06
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