Singapore legislation

Regulation 52

of Radiation Protection (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2023

Regulation 52

Consumer products

Subregulation 1

Every provider of any consumer product, who imports the consumer product for sale and distribution as an exempt product must ensure that —

(a)

where practicable, a legible label is firmly affixed to a visible surface of each consumer product that —

(i)

states that the product contains radioactive substances and identifies the radionuclides and their activities;

(ii)

states that the provision of the product to the public has been authorised;

(iii)

states that the product has been exempted from licensing under the Act; and

(iv)

provides information about required or recommended options for recycling or disposal, if relevant; and

(b)

the information specified in sub‑paragraph (a) is printed legibly on the retail packaging of the consumer product.

Subregulation 2

Every provider of any consumer product must provide clear and appropriate information and instructions with every consumer product on —

(a)

the correct installation, use and maintenance of the product;

(b)

the servicing and repair of the product;

(c)

the radionuclides and their activities;

(d)

the dose rates in normal operation and during servicing and repair; and

(e)

required or recommended options for recycling or disposal, if relevant.

Subregulation 3

Every provider of any consumer product must provide all the retailers of the consumer product with relevant information on safety and instructions on transport and storage.