SDS authoring and chemical compliance for Singapore.
GHS Safety Data Sheets and labels prepared to Singapore Standard SS 586, support for Amazon.sg hazmat reviews, and guidance on NEA and SCDF controls.
Singapore applies the UN GHS through Singapore Standard SS 586, and the Ministry of Manpower requires suppliers of hazardous substances to provide Safety Data Sheets under workplace safety and health law. Some chemicals are also controlled by the National Environment Agency or the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Chemply prepares your Singapore SDS and labels, supports sellers whose Amazon.sg listings are held for hazmat review, and checks your products against the controls that apply, so you can sell in Singapore with the same partner you use for the EU, UK and US.
Regulations we cover
Workplace Safety and Health Act (MOM)
The WSH (General Provisions) Regulations require suppliers of hazardous substances to provide Safety Data Sheets and correct labelling, and employers to keep SDS available to workers.
Singapore Standard SS 586
The national standard for hazard communication, based on the UN GHS. It covers classification, labelling and the 16 section Safety Data Sheet.
NEA hazardous substances control
Under the Environmental Protection and Management Act, listed hazardous substances need a licence or permit to import, store, sell or use.
SCDF petroleum and flammable materials
Storage and transport of petroleum and flammable materials above set quantities are regulated by the Singapore Civil Defence Force under the Fire Safety Act.
Amazon.sg hazmat review
Products flagged as possible dangerous goods are held until an SDS or exemption sheet is accepted in Seller Central.
What Chemply delivers
- English GHS Safety Data Sheets aligned with SS 586
- Conversion of existing EU, UK or US SDS for the Singapore market
- Hazard classification and GHS label preparation
- Amazon.sg hazmat SDS and exemption sheet support for Seller Central
- Checks against NEA controlled hazardous substances and SCDF flammable materials rules
- Advice on which Southeast Asian markets you can reach from a Singapore base
- One partner for Singapore, the EU, UK, US and Australia
Frequently asked questions
Does Singapore require a Safety Data Sheet?
Yes. Under the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations administered by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), suppliers of hazardous substances must provide a Safety Data Sheet, and workplaces must keep it available. MOM refers to Singapore Standard SS 586 for the format and content of hazard communication.
What is SS 586?
SS 586 is the Singapore Standard for hazard communication for hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods. It is based on the UN GHS and covers transport, classification and labelling, and the preparation of Safety Data Sheets. We author SDS and labels to its requirements.
Do I need an SDS to sell chemical products on Amazon.sg?
Amazon reviews products that may be hazardous materials, including many cleaning products, cosmetics, fragrances, aerosols and batteries. When a listing is flagged, Seller Central asks for an SDS or an exemption sheet. We prepare an English 16 section GHS SDS aligned with SS 586, ready to upload for the hazmat review.
Can you convert our EU, UK or US SDS for Singapore?
Yes. We review the classification against the GHS basis used in Singapore, restructure the document, add the Singapore supplier and emergency contact details you provide, and prepare matching labels.
Do any chemicals need a licence or permit in Singapore?
Some do. Certain hazardous substances are controlled by the National Environment Agency (NEA) under the Environmental Protection and Management Act and need a licence or permit to import, store or sell. Petroleum and flammable materials are regulated by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). We check your products against these lists and explain your obligations. Licences themselves are applied for by the local company.
Is Singapore a good hub for exporting to Southeast Asia?
Many companies use Singapore as a regional base. A GHS based SDS prepared for Singapore is often a good starting point for other ASEAN markets, although each country has its own rules and language requirements, which we can assess for you.
Ready to launch in Singapore?
Start at our request form, choose Global as the target market and mention Singapore. Tell us if you sell on Amazon.sg and whether you need SDS, labels or a regulatory check.