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Testing of Product
Does the SGLS Secretariat test products?No, we do not test products. We only accept test reports from nationally accredited, third party test laboratories. In the case of Singapore, we accept test reports from third party SINGLAS accredited laboratories.
Please visit here (https://www.sac-accreditations.gov.sg/cab/acab/Pages/ACTL-Overview.aspx?f=ALL&a=ALL) for the full list of SINGLAS accredited test labs. Does the SGLS Secretariat bear the cost of testing of the products in the laboratory?The SGLS Secretariat does not bear the cost of testing of products. The cost is to be borne by the company applying for Singapore Green Label product certification.
Does the SGLS Secretariat accept in-house test reports?The SGLS Secretariat accepts test reports only from nationally accredited, third party test laboratories. In the case of Singapore, it is SINGLAS accredited test labs.
Will I have to send my product for re-testing every 2 years since I renew my certificate on a bi-annual basis?Re-testing every 2 years is not required as the SGLS Secretariat accept validity of test reports of up to 5 years from the date of the report provided the validity period covers the certified period. Do send your products for re-testing after 5 years.
Testing will be required when there is a revision of criteria for that product category or when the test report is no longer valid or when it is requested by the Secretariat. Can I use test reports from overseas for the Singapore Green Label application?Yes, we will be able to accept test reports from overseas, provided the testing is in accordance with our requirements and done so by a nationally accredited third-party test laboratory in their respective countries.
You might want to refer to International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation for Testing, Calibration and Inspection (URL: http://ilac.org/) for a list of internationally accredited test labs. The SGLS Secretariat has revised some of the SGLS product categories recently. For my new application, I had tested for the product under the old criteria. Will I have to conform to the new criteria and send my products for additional testing?All new product applications will have to conform to the new criteria and send for additional product testing if required. Existing product certifications will be afforded a two-year period for adjustment (up to next renewal) to conform to the revised product category.
I have 200 products under the same series with the same composition. There are only slight variations in the designs and colours of the products. Can I certify the whole series under a single SGLS certification?We are unable to certify the whole series in a single Singapore Green Label certification to ensure transparency, credibility and the reliability of the SGLS. Please contact us for further assessment of your product series.
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