Product Certification Body

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

IDA accredits certification bodies that can demonstrate compliance with the following requirements and scope:

Benefits

Accreditation will:

  • Increase confidence:
    Widely recognised by regulators and the industry, IDA accredited certificates instil greater confidence in those who choose to engage the services of IDA accredited certification bodies.
  • International recognition:
    As a member of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for Product Certification of both the Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), certificates issued by IDA accredited product certification bodies are recognised worldwide by MLA members across more than 40 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, IDA 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:

Products (Scope)

Accreditation Requirements

Certification Standards

British Retail Consortium (BRC) (Food) ISO/IEC 17065 BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
Building & Construction ISO/IEC 17065 SS 560
Various applicable standards
Electrical & Electronics ISO/IEC 17065 Refer to Singapore Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme Information Booklet
Various applicable standards
Fire Safety Products (FSP) ISO/IEC 17065
IDA CT 12
Refer to SCDF Fire Safety Guidelines 1
Food Products ISO/IEC 17065 Various applicable standards
Gas Appliances and Accessories ISO/IEC 17065 Various applicable standards
Green Products ISO/IEC 17065 Various applicable standards
Personal Protective Equipment ISO/IEC 17065 Various applicable standards
Ready-mixed Concrete (RMC) ISO/IEC 17065
IDA CT 05
SS EN 206
SS 544-1
SS 544-2
IDA CT 06
Telecommunication ISO/IEC 17065 Various applicable standards
Water Efficiency Labelling Products (WELS) ISO/IEC 17065
IDA CT 19
Refer to PUB’s Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) Guide
All Other Products ISO/IEC 17065 Various applicable standards