Singapore: Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 

 

Singapore has updated its energy efficiency standards.   

Singapore’s Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS) and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) are policies that aim to raise the average energy efficiency of common, energy intensive regulated goods in Singapore.  

Under the Energy Conservation Act, suppliers, retailers, importers and manufacturers are required to ensure that Regulated Goods that are supplied in Singapore comply with MEPS and MELS requirements. 

The proposed amendment to the ECA will extend MEPS and MELS requirements to cover Regulated Goods that are imported for own use by end users (i.e. not bought from local suppliers or retailers). 

The list of Regulated Goods are: 

(a) Air-conditioners 

(b) Single-phase refrigerators 

(c) Clothes dryers 

(d) Single-phase televisions (with in-built tv tuner) 

(e) Water Heaters 

(f) Motors 

(g) Commercial storage refrigerators 

The direct importing of Regulated Goods by consumers and businesses for own use is expected to grow over time due to the proliferation of alternative ways of procuring appliances (e.g. online platforms) beyond local suppliers and retailers. 

To ensure these goods are also covered by the MEPS and MELS as intended, the proposed amendment to the ECA will make it clear that the import of all Regulated Goods for own use is registered and comply with prescribed MEPS and MELS requirements. 

To find out more about energy efficiency regulations worldwide, do not hesitate to contact the Product Compliance Institute directly.