SEC-SGLS As part of our commitment to advancing sustainability and responding to the evolving needs of the market, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) regularly reviews product categories under the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS). SEC is pleased to announce the launch of two new product categories under SGLS, which will take effect on 27 January 2026: … Read more
As part of our commitment to advancing sustainability and responding to the evolving needs of the built-environment sector, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) regularly reviews product categories under the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS). SEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Heat Reflective Paints & Surface Coatings category under SGLS, which will take … Read more
20 November 2024 –Launch of the Mutual Recognition Agreements for “Flooring Products” and “Tile Carpets” between Japan Environment Association’s EcoMark and Singapore Environment Council’s Singapore Green Label The agreement will facilitate green trade between Singapore and Japan, and reduce compliance costs for companies to adopt green production. 1. The Singapore Environment Council (SEC; managing the … Read more
Singapore, 18 June 2024 – The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Japan Environment Association (JEA), a public interest incorporated foundation based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, responsible for the Eco Mark certification program. This collaboration marks the mutual certification of imaging equipment including copiers and printers, under the Singapore … Read more
Extract of Press Release Singapore, 16 May 2019: The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) has awarded Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) its enhanced Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) certification under pulp and paper category.SEC pioneered the enhanced SGLS and was recently awarded ISO/IEC 17065:2012 accreditation for its processes which are based on impartial, independent, sound and … Read more
SEC pioneered the enhanced SGLS. The ISO/ IEC 17065 accreditation is further validation that SEC’s enhanced SGLS processes are based on impartial, independent, sound, reliable risk management profiling. This ensures that corporate governance at Board and management levels are owned. The accreditation process has seen SEC’s certification procedures and operating processes audited against the highest … Read more
Singapore, September 11, 2018: The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) today announced products from two companies – Scanpap (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd and APRIL Group – have been certified under its enhanced Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) for pulp and paper products. The enhanced SGLS uses a risk-based evaluation system to complement its more extensive qualification … Read more
Singapore, December 12, 2017: The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) today announced that 12 pulp and paper products1 have been certified under its enhanced Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS). Please visit http://sec.org.sg/web/files/resource/1513215111.pdf to view the full press release. To view the list of SGLS certified products, please visit the SGLS directory.
Singapore, January 10, 2017: Pulp and paper companies will need to meet some of the world’s toughest environmental standards if they want to be awarded the enhanced green label for their products. The stricter standards are part of the enhanced Singapore Green Label Scheme (SGLS) for pulp and paper products, launched today by the Singapore … Read more
After months of intensive stakeholder consultation, we are pleased to announce that our revised Paper criteria will be effective on 11 April 2016. The following paper products will be covered within the scope of the new criteria: Some of the criteria covered within the paper category, not withstanding zero burning during land clearing and protection of … Read more
