SINGAPORE: CLARIFY MULTI-WAY ADAPTORS

The CPSO issued a circular No. CPSO-100223-07 on February 10, 2023 to provide clarification regarding the types of products which are classified as multiway adaptors under Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations (CPSR).

 

The definition of Multi-way Adaptor on CPSR is adaptors which are intended for household use, have more than one set of socket contacts, and which may or may not be of the same type or rating as the plug pin portion.

Conventionally, form of multi-way adaptors in Singapore has been square design as Figure 1. Multi-way adaptors with this design need to be tested and certified to SS145-3, registered and affixed with the Safety Mark before sale in Singapore.

 

Figure 1

 

Figure 2

 

 

Figure 3

 

The circular states that the products with design, including but not limited to Figure 2 & 3, fit existing description of multi-way adaptors since they fall into the scope of SS145-3.

With effect from February 11, 2024, all multi-way adaptors, regardless of shape/design, will need to bear a valid Safety Mark before they can be sold in Singapore. This 1-year grace period is to provide manufacturers with time to send existing product(s) for testing, certification, and affixing with a valid Safety Mark.

Any multi-way adaptors, regardless of design/shape, which are advertised or retailed without a valid Safety Mark label from February 11, 2024 onwards, will be treated as an unregistered CG and enforcement action will be taken accordingly.