Session 1 Regulation in the 21st - PASC...

Session 1 – Regulation in the 21st

century and the role of standards

Presented at : Pacific Area Standards Congress 2019 Workshop

Presented by : Kwok Wai Choong, Deputy Director,

National Environment Agency, Singapore

8 April 2019

Information on this slide is confidential. It shall not be used or referred to by third parties without prior written consent from National Environment Agency and Enterprise Singapore.

1. Singapore’s journey towards greater sustainability

2. Overview of standards/accreditation schemes

3. Use of standards/accreditation schemes in supporting regulations

4. Use of standards – benefits, challenges and opportunities

Outline


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1 Singapore’s journey towards greater

sustainability


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“After independence, I searched for some dramatic way to distinguish ourselves

from other Third World countries. I settled for a clean and green Singapore. One

arm of my strategy was to make Singapore into an oasis in Southeast Asia, for if

we had First World standards, then businessmen and tourists would make us a

base for their business and tours of the region.”

Lee Kuan Yew

4Information on this slide is confidential. It shall not be used or referred to by third parties without prior written consent from National Environment Agency and Enterprise Singapore.

1 Landfill

Every 30-35 years

This is unsustainable in a land constrained Singapore.

1 Waste to

Energy Plant

Every 7-10 years

Dense Urban

Setting

5.61 mil population

Small Land Area

719.9 km2

Limited Natural

Resources

Country and a

City-State

Singapore: Background


Economic and population growth results in growing amounts of waste generated.

At the current rate of waste disposal, Singapore will need to build

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• Awareness of environmental issues has been growing locally and internationally

• UN SDGs unite the international community with a blueprint to achieve a

sustainable future for all

• Singapore’s efforts to tackle our environmental challenges can contribute to

SDGs, especially in:

• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production);

• Goal 13 (Climate Action); and

• Goal 14 (Life Below Water)*

• Technology has enhanced our tools to solve some of these problems

• Singapore thus needs to aspire towards a resource efficient

and sustainable Zero Waste Nation to face our challenges

*Preventing marine pollution


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Growing momentum for a sustainable future

Targets and outcomes under Sustainable Singapore Blueprint 2030


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Closing the waste loop


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Pledged to

• reduce emissions intensity

by 36% from 2005 levels by

2030, and

• stabilise emissions to peak

at around 2030.

Key mitigation measure is to improve energy

efficiency


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Singapore’s commitment towards addressing climate change

Objectives of energy labelling and standards

1. Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS) a) Empowers end-users to make more informed

purchasing choices

b) Encourages suppliers to bring in more EE appliances

as technology improves

2. Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)a) Raise average energy efficiency of households

b) Result in lifecycle cost savings for households and

industries

3. Contribute to 2020 and 2030 Carbon Mitigation

Targets


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Transforming the environmental services industry

Environmental Services industry provides essential cleaning and waste

management services to keep Singapore clean and healthy

(1,278 ) (453 )Challenges:

• High dependency on menial labour

• Difficulties attracting entrants to industry

• Ageing workforce

Environmental Services (ES) Industry Transformation Map:

• Transform the sector into a vibrant, sustainable and professional environmental

services industry for Singapore through

• Adoption of technology

• Equip our local workforce with the right skills

• Increase productivity

• Export scalable and competitive solution internationally11

2Overview of standards/accreditation

schemes


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Adoption of standards & accreditation schemes for the waste management industry in Singapore


Waste Generation Transportation Processes Disposal

Refuse Collection Vehicles –General Requirements and Safety Requirements

Mobile Waste and Recycling Containers

Specification for Moulded Thermoplastic Refuse Bins

Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System

Accreditation Scheme for Inspection Bodies (Hook-lift & Container Inspection)

Waste Collection & Transportation Management (ISO/TC 297)

Food Waste Management for Food Processing/ Manufacturing Establishments

Food Waste Management for Food Retail, Wholesale and Distribution

Specification for Compost used in Agriculture and Horticulture

Specification for Aggregates for Concrete

Accreditation Scheme for Recycled Aggregate Suppliers

Solid Recovered Fuels (ISO/TC 300)

Pollution Control

Hazard Communication for Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods

Hazardous Waste Management

Terminology for Waste Management

Management of End-of-life ICT Equipment

Circular Economy

(ISO/TC 323)

Accreditation Scheme for Certification Bodies (End-of-life ICT Equipment Management System)

Standards/

Accreditation

schemes that

support

regulations

Legend:

Accreditation

schemes

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Adoption of Standards for the Cleaning Industry in Singapore

Cleaning Service Industry –Cleaning Performance for Commercial Premises

Cleaning Performance for Public Housing Estates

Cleaning Performance of Retail Food & Beverage Premises

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Adoption of Test Standards for the Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS), Minimum Energy

Performance Standards (MEPS) in Singapore

Air-conditioner• [Casement, window and single-split]

• ISO 5151:2010

• [Multi-split]

• ISO 15042:2011

• [All (for standby power)]

• IEC 62301:2005 or IEC 62391:2011

Clothes Dryer• Amended IEC 61121:2005

Refrigerator• IEC 62552:2007 or ISO 15502:2005

Lamp• [Tungsten filament]

• CIE 84:1989 and IEC 60064

• [Tungsten halogen]

• CIE 84:1989 and IEC 60064 or IEC 60357

• [Compact Fluorescent]

• IEC 60969:2001-03

• [LED]

• IEC 62612:2013

Television• IEC 62087:2008 or IEC 62087:2011

Motor• IEC 60034-2-1:2014 (Method 2-1-1B) or IEEE

112:2004 (Method B)

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3 Use of standards/accreditation

schemes in supporting regulations


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Key standards supporting waste management infrastructure


Code of practice for pneumatic waste conveyance system

• Scope

• Requirements for the design, construction, installation, testing and commissioning, and maintenance of the pneumatic waste conveyance system for general waste and recyclables generated from residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Accreditation scheme for inspection bodies(hook-lift & container inspection

• Scope

• Certify hook-lifts and containers as roadworthy and in a fit condition to collect, transport and dispose of waste.

Mobile waste and recycling containers

• Scope

• Specifies the dimensions and design requirements of mobile waste and recycling containers of 400 litres, 1300 litres and 1700 litres, used by lifting devices.

Refuse collection vehicles

• Scope

• Requirements for refuse collection vehicles e.g. rear-end loader, front loader, side-loader.

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Key standards supporting waste management infrastructure/

pollution control

Code of practice for pollution control

• Scope

• Specifies the recommended pollution control requirements and good industrial practices to safeguard clean air, clean water, and a quality living environment.

Hazardous communication for hazardous chemicals and

dangerous goods

• Scope

• Classify dangerous goods by the types of hazards that they present.

Code of practice for hazardous waste

management

• Scope

• Sets out the procedures and practices for safe management, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes generated from industrial, institutional and other work activities.


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Key benefits of standards/accreditation schemes in supporting regulations

• Set environmentally sound and safe industry practices

• Provide greater assurance in terms of quality, reliability and

durability to all providers and users of the product/system

• Improve health and safety of the operators

• Ensure interoperability

• Optimize resource efficiency

• Raise productivity

4 Use of standards – benefits,

challenges and opportunities


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Benefits

• Set the minimum safety, performance and test requirements of

products and systems

• Holistic strategies to address sustainability - National initiatives

supported by appropriate standards and conformity assessment

schemes

• Standards are reviewed in a timely manner to keep in pace with

regulatory, industry and technological practices

• Support regulator to leverage on international standardization

platforms to harmonize standards

Use of standards – benefits, challenges and opportunities


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Challenges

• Resources and expertise required to develop standards

• Regulations need to be reviewed to incorporate use of standards

• Active participation required from industry stakeholders

Opportunities

• Continued efforts to harmonise differing national standards

• Industry to self-regulate through the use of standards

Use of standards – benefits, challenges and opportunities


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Scope : Defines terms that are commonly used in the area of waste and

waste management. It is aligned with the current terminology used

in the waste management industry, as well as in regulations.

Use of the

Standard

: Assists organisations that are involved and engaged in waste

management. Serve as a common basis for communication

among organisations and regulatory bodies in Singapore.

Proposed a Singapore standard (SS 594) as a base reference

document in the new proposal for the International Standard on

Terminology for waste collection and transportation management.

(ISO/NP 24161)

New ISO proposal on terminology for waste collection and

transportation management


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An Invitation:

CleanEnviro Summit Singapore

24,000 Attendees

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110 Countries/Regions Represented

1,100 Participating Companies

S$28.6 B Business Announcements


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See you then

Thank you


Safeguard • Nurture • Cherish


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