Administered by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) since 1999, the SGLS is Singapore’s leading environmental standard and certification mark — with over 3,500 unique products certified across 30+ countries.
The Scheme helps consumers, procurement officers and businesses identify products that meet rigorous, independently verified environmental standards — from raw materials through to end of life.
What is a Type 1 Ecolabel?
The Singapore Green Label is a Type 1 Ecolabel — the highest-integrity category of environmental label under the international standard ISO 14024. Unlike self-declared green claims or single-issue certifications, a Type 1 Ecolabel has four defining characteristics:
Independently verified
Assessed by a third party — not self-declared by the manufacturer
Life cycle based
Covers production, use, and end-of-life — not just one stage
Multi-criteria
Addresses the full range of significant environmental impacts
Transparent
ISO 14024 — the international standard
ISO 14024 is the international standard that defines the principles and procedures for developing Type 1 Ecolabelling programmes. Certification under ISO 14024 means that SGLS criteria are developed using a life cycle approach, are subject to stakeholder consultation, and are periodically reviewed to reflect advances in environmental science and technology.
The SGLS is the only Type 1 Ecolabel in Singapore accredited under ISO 14024.
GEN membership
Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN)
SEC joined the Global Ecolabelling Network in 2006. GEN is a non-profit association of Type 1 Ecolabelling organisations from around the world. Membership means SGLS certified products may qualify for fast-track mutual recognition in GEN member countries — including Japan, Australia, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Türkiye — through the GENICES international assurance programme.
GEN membership
Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN)
SEC joined the Global Ecolabelling Network in 2006. GEN is a non-profit association of Type 1 Ecolabelling organisations from around the world. Membership means SGLS certified products may qualify for fast-track mutual recognition in GEN member countries — including Japan, Australia, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Türkiye — through the GENICES international assurance programme.
The Enhanced SGLS
In January 2017, SEC launched the Enhanced Singapore Green Labelling Scheme for Pulp and Paper Products — a more stringent tier addressing peatland management and fire risk in the supply chain. The Enhanced SGLS was awarded ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation in 2019.