Product Certification Bodies
About the Scheme
The Accreditation Scheme for Product Certification Bodies was launched in November 2001 to accredit certification bodies which certify products based on an appropriate ISO product certification system. The certification system ranges from type testing to a more comprehensive system, which includes testing and auditing of the quality system, followed by regular surveillance and testing of the products.
The scheme was extended in April 2009 to cover the certification of ready-mixed concrete in a bid to support the Building and Construction Authority’s initiative to ensure high quality of ready-mixed concrete.
Accreditation Criteria
SAC accredits certification bodies that can demonstrate compliance with the following requirements and scope:
| Products (Scope) | Accreditation Requirements | Certification Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Building & Construction | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
SS 560 Various applicable standards |
| Electrical & Electronics | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
Refer to Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations Various applicable standards |
| Regulated Fire Safety Products (FSP) and Shelter Product | ISO/IEC 17065 SAC CT 12 SAC CT 23 Applicable IAF MDs |
Refer to SCDF Fire Code Chapter 11 |
| Food Products | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
Various applicable standards |
| Gas Appliances and Accessories | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
Gas Products listed in Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations Various applicable standards |
| Green Products | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
Various applicable standards |
| ISASecure | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
ISASecureR Certification Requirements |
| Organic Primary Produce | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
SS 632 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
Various applicable standards |
| Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Chain of Custody | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
PEFC ST 2002 |
| Ready-mixed Concrete (RMC) | ISO/IEC 17065 SAC CT 05 Applicable IAF MDs |
SS EN 206 SS 544-1 SS 544-2 SAC CT 06 |
| Structural Steelwork Fabricarions | ISO/IEC 17065 and SAC CT 20 Applicable IAF MDs |
SS EN 1090-1, SS EN 1090-2 |
| Telecommunication | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
Various applicable standards |
| Water Efficiency Labelling Products (WELS) | ISO/IEC 17065 SAC CT 19 Applicable IAF MDs |
Refer to PUB’s Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) Guide |
| Alternative Steel Materials (BC1) | ISO/IEC 17065 SAC CT 24 |
BC1 Design Guide on Use of Alternative Structural Steel, published by Building and Construction Authority (BCA) |
| In-Situ Post Tensioning Works | ISO/IEC 17065 SAC CT 22 |
Various standards |
| Clean & Green (C&G) | ISO/IEC 17065 SAC CT 26 |
SS 661 (Agriculture) |
| Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) | ISO/IEC 17065 SAC CT 26 |
SS 670 (Good aquaculture practice) SS 675 (Good agriculture practice) SS 676 (Good animal husbandry practice for layer farms) |
| All Other Products | ISO/IEC 17065 Applicable IAF MDs |
Various applicable standards |
Benefits
Accreditation will:
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Increase confidence:
Widely recognised by regulators and the industry, SAC accredited certificates instil greater confidence in those who choose to engage the services of SAC accredited certification bodies. -
International recognition:
As a member of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for Product Certification of both the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), certificates issued by SAC accredited product certification bodies are recognised worldwide by MLA members across more than 50 economies.
Process
Upon receiving the application for accreditation, qualified assessors are assigned to assess the system of operations of the certification body and the competence of the auditors. This will be carried out through a document review, assessments at the certification body’s office as well as on-site witnessed assessments of audits – all conducted by the certification body. When the certification body has demonstrated compliance with our requirements, it will be recommended for accreditation. Once approved, SAC will grant a certificate of accreditation. The detailed description of the type of assessment is stipulated in CT 01, Accreditation Process.
The detailed description of the accreditation process can be seen below:
Upon fulfilling the basic requirements, the CAB can apply online through the SACINET website.