Paints & Surface Coatings

This standard is independently accredited under ISO/IEC 17065 by the Singapore Accreditation Council (Certificate No. PD-2018-20). Visit the SAC website →

This standard establishes criteria for the following types of paints and surface coatings: water-based coatings (including polymer emulsion paints), solvent-based coatings, epoxy coatings, powder coatings, PVC membrane coatings, Acrylic coatings and paints and recycled paint.

Key requirements

  • Environmental, Quality & Operational Safety & Health management system in place (ISO 14001, 9001 & ISO 45001 or equivalent)
  • Restricted substances non-detectable — formaldehyde, halogenated compounds etc.
  • Heavy metals non-detectable — mercury, lead, cadmium, chromium
  • Low VOC content within defined limits (limits vary by coating type and application)
+ 1 additional requirement in the full criteria document Find out if your product qualifies →
Decorative & Architectural Topcoats
Open for certification

Water-based wall paints, emulsions, and textured finishes where the primary claim is colour, sheen, or appearance. Includes interior emulsions, exterior…

Industrial & Floor Coatings
Open for certification

Floor epoxies, line-marking paints, anti-corrosion and high-wear coatings designed for traffic or industrial substrates rather than walls.

Other / Specialty
Open for certification

Products certified under this standard that do not fit the main sub-types (e.g. admixtures or compounds certified as coatings). Used…

Primers, Sealers & Undercoats
Open for certification

Surface-preparation liquids applied before the main coat to block alkali, moisture, or rust, or to promote adhesion.

Protective & Waterproofing Membranes
Open for certification

Liquid-applied elastomeric barriers and thick coatings whose primary purpose is to stop water ingress, not provide a decorative finish.

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Most applications are completed within 3–4 weeks after all supporting documents are submitted. New certification is valid for 2 years.

3–4 weeks Typical processing time
S$3,500 New certification fee
2 years Certificate validity