Introduction to Singapore PSB Compliance

As a globally recognized quality certification organization, the Product Safety Bureau of Singapore (PSB)provides strict certification processes and professional services to help companies ensure product safety and quality.

In today's increasingly competitive market, obtaining PSB certification can enhance a company's competitiveness in the international market.

Singapore PSB Certification

The Singapore Safety Markis a mandatory certification mark issued by the Product Safety Bureau of Singapore (PSB) for products that meet safety standards.

PSB aims to ensure that products comply with Singapore’s safety standards and regulatory requirements. The certification is based on international standards and requirements of standardization organizations, integrating market needs, technological developments, and management concepts to form a comprehensive certification framework.

This framework includes product testing, system review, and certificate issuance, ensuring that products and services meet relevant standards. PSB certification is mandatory for regulated electrical products, which must obtain PSB certification before being sold in Singapore.

- Issuing Authority:Product Standards Bureau, Singapore

- Validity:3 years

- Application Requirement:Must be applied by a company registered in Singapore; each certificate covers only a single product model.

Categories for PSB Certification

Electrical and Electronic Products

One of the main categories. Testing standards vary depending on the type of product.

Building Materials

Includes cement, concrete, steel, etc. Tests cover physical and mechanical properties, heavy metal content, chemical properties, thermal and electrical characteristics, etc.

Automobiles and Auto Parts

- Whole vehicles: channel and vehicle certification

- Parts: stricter standards, including dimensions, physical properties, corrosion resistance, and materials

Medical Devices

Testing covers design, development, production documentation control, guidance document review, and CMDD (simulated data design space), among other aspects.

Food and Beverages

Products must meet Singapore food safety standards, ensuring that ingredients, additives, production environment, and packaging comply with hygiene and quality requirements to protect consumer health.

Chemical Products

Includes industrial chemicals, cleaning agents, coatings, pesticides, etc. PSB certification requires compliance with Singapore environmental and health safety standards to prevent harm to humans or the ecosystem.

Required Documents for PSB Certification

1. cb certificate and test reports (English version, valid within 3 years)

2. Product label (single model only; series not accepted)

3. Circuit diagrams and layout

4. Bill of materials (BOM)

5. Architecture/engineering drawings and parts list

6. English user manual

7. Color photos of the product (external and internal, especially critical safety components)

8. Additional information: details of Singapore importer or agent, including name, address, and contact person

PSB Certification Process

1. Prepare Documents:Ensure all materials are authentic, valid, and compliant with Singapore market requirements.

2. Testing and Evaluation:Conduct required tests in accredited laboratories to ensure compliance with relevant standards.

3. Fill Application Form:Complete the PSB application after obtaining cb test results.

4. Application Review:PSB will review, verify, and validate the submitted documents.

5. Obtain Certification:If approved, the company will receive the PSB Certificate, which serves as proof of compliance for the Singapore market.

Key Points

Features of PSB Certificate

- Holder must be a Singapore-registered company; no factory inspection or annual fee required

- Valid for 3 years

- Certification is for a single model only; series applications are not accepted

PSB Certification Notes

- Must hold a valid CB certificate and report (valid for 3 years)

- Certification type: Safety (mandatory)

- CB member countries’ certificates and reports can be converted to PSB certification

- Certification standards: IEC with Singapore deviations, or SS standards

- Safety Mark applicant and certificate holder must be a Singapore-registered company

Additional Notes:

- Products must have a CB certificate (with Singapore national difference testing) before applying for PSB.

- Typical cost for a CB certificate: USD 2,000–2,500

- PSB certificate fee: around USD 2,000 per model (single-model applications only)

- Certification timeline: ~4 weeks; expedited processing available for additional fees

PSB Certificate Sample:[Refer to provided example in original document]