Oral reply to PQ on certification requirement for power banks sold in Singapore

Question

Mr Cai Yinzhou: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Ministry will consider imposing a registration, approval, or certification requirement for power banks sold in Singapore, to ensure that such power banks comply with standards and requirements set out in the Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Information Booklet published by the Consumer Product Safety Office. 

Oral Answer (to be attributed to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong)

1. All power banks sold in Singapore must comply with international safety standards specified in the Information Booklet under the Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations.

2. To safeguard consumer interests, the Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) under the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore conducts regular market surveillance and takes strict enforcement measures, when necessary, to ensure that products sold comply with the requirements. Failure to comply with the CPSO’s directions may result in fines or imprisonment. Consumers can find the latest information on product safety matters on the CPSO’s website. 

3. The Government will continue to monitor the situation closely and assess the need for additional pre-market requirements on the sale of power banks in Singapore.