Paints & Surface Coatings
Scope of certification
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
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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