Singapore Green Labelling SchemeSEC is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Mr Edwin Seah has been appointed to the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Board of Directors, together with other global advocates in the green movement.
With the nomination into the GEN Board, SEC is well-placed to tap on the vast knowledge and expertise amongst its GEN counterparts to assist in Singapore’s sustainability efforts.
For more details, please click here to the official GEN press release.
The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) today signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Japan Environment Association (JEA) to promote each other’s eco-certification and green best practices.
As part of our efforts to keep up with the changing needs of the industry, we are constantly revising the product categories to be incorporated under the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS).
After intensive stakeholder consultation, we are pleased to announce our revised product category for Category 40- Adhesives and Sealants are officially done. The revised criteria for Adhesives and Sealants will be made effective on 1 July 2015
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As part of the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) Secretariat’s efforts to keep up with changing technology and innovation, we are constantly looking out at new product categories for development.
After 2 months of stakeholder consultation, we are pleased to announce the launch of the new assessment criteria for Ink & Toner Cartridges which will be effective from 02 June 2015
Contact us at 6337 6062 or greenlabel@sec.org.sg to find out more about the new criteria now.
As part of our efforts to keep up with the changing needs of the industry, we are constantly revising the product categories to be incorporated under the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS).
After intensive stakeholder consultation, we are pleased to announce our revised product category for Category 024 – Ceramic Tiles are officially done. The revised criteria for Ceramic Tiles will be made effective on 01 March 2015.
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As part of our efforts to keep up with the changing needs of the industry, we are constantly revising the product categories to be incorporated under the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS).
After intensive stakeholder consultation, we are pleased to announce our revised product category for Category 007-Compact Fluorescent Lamp are officially done. The revised criteria for Compact Fluorescent Lamp will be made effective on 18 December 2014.
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As part of our continuous effort to maintain relevance of Green Label to the current industries, we have appointed Ernst & Young to help in the criteria revision.
We are currently revising our Compact Fluorescent Lamp (Integral) criteria and we would like to obtain your kind feedback and comments on the revised draft.
The stakeholder consultation period is from 7 October 2014 to 6 November 2014. Representatives from Ernst & Young will be consulting stakeholders, and conducting a face to face discussion within this period. We will also welcome feedback from the industry on how the category can be improved.
As part of our continuous effort to maintain relevance of Green Label to the current industries, we have appointed Ernst & Young LLP in July 2013 to help in the criteria revision. We are pleased to inform that the new criteria for SGLS Category 31: Soil Improver, Growing Media, Aggregate & Mulch will be effective from 12 November 2014.
Contact us to know more about the newly revised criteria
As part of our efforts keep up with changing standards, we have appointed Ernst & Young to help in our criteria revision
We are currently revising our Ceramic Tiles criteria and we would like to obtain your kind feedback and comments on the revised draft.
Stakeholder consultation will be from 3 November 2014 to 2 December 2014
Do feel free to contact us if you have any queries or comments.
We look forward to receiving your feedback.
Businesses gain bigger competitive edge with eco-labelling
Singapore Environment Council and China Environmental United Certification Center sign MOU
China, 23 September 2014 – Singapore gets a stronger push towards enacting green purchasing policy (GPP), as the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and China Environmental United Certification Center (CEC) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Beijing from 23 to 26 September 2014.
Since 2006, China’s central and provincial government has given priority to products proven to be environment friendly in its procurement – a lead Singapore could take.
“SGLS-certified products can enjoy a competitive edge when venturing into the China market, particularly with government agencies because of the government green procurement policy, which was implemented to promote sustainable economic development and also to protect the environment,” said Mr Jose Raymond, CEO of the Singapore Environment Council.
With the MOU, products and services certified by the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) and China Environmental Labelling Program will promote each other’s eco-certification in their respective bases in Singapore and China
Bringing international environmental relations between Singapore and China towards closer collaboration, SEC and CEC are also expanding cooperation to environmental protection.
Ms Zhang Xiaodan, General Manager of China Environmental United Certification Center, said: “Many environmental problems facing Singapore and China are transboundary in nature. Signing an MOU with the Singapore Environment Council gives us more leeway to solve environmental problems through partnerships, particularly those caused by business activities.”
Besides promoting eco-labelling, the MOU will also see both sides conducting joint research activities in sustainable consumption, as well as share scientific and technical data, new technologies and experience.
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About the Singapore Environment Council
Established in 1995, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is an independently managed, non-profit and non-government organisation (NGO). We influence thinking on sustainability issues and coordinate environmental efforts in Singapore. We are also an approved charity and offer tax exemption to donors.
SEC continuously engages all sectors of the community by formulating and executing a range of holistic programmes, such as the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards, Asian Environmental Journalism Awards, School Green Awards, Green Champions, Singapore Green Labelling Scheme, Project: Eco-Office, Project: Eco-Shop and Project: F&B. In addition, we build a pool of committed volunteers under our Earth Helpers programme.
The SEC has also incorporated a new Training & Education arm to provide the people, public and private sectors with the opportunity to develop awareness, knowledge, skills and tools in order to protect and improve our environment for a sustainable future.
Strong partnerships with corporations, government agencies and other NGOs are valued by us. These partnerships are vital for sustaining our programmes, leading to positive action and change. Over the years, SEC has given strength and direction to the environmental movement in Singapore.