Singapore Environment Council and Japan Environment Association Partner For Mutual Certification Of Imaging Equipment

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 Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS).


This agreement facilitates products certified with the Eco Mark in Japan to be recognised by the
SGLS. This streamlines the certification process, reducing time and effort for manufacturers.

Imaging equipment is the most commonly used category in mutual certification, with over 1,300
models eligible across several countries. This is the second mutual certification agreement between
SEC and JEA, following a similar agreement for projectors last December. Discussions are ongoing to
expand mutual certification to more product categories, such as tile carpets and vinyl flooring.

This collaboration highlights SEC’s commitment to international cooperation in environmental
standards, promoting eco-friendly products in Singapore. This is also part of a broader effort by JEA,
which has similar agreements with organisations in countries including Germany, South Korea and
Thailand.

The full press release can viewed  here

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