SGS Accepted by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to Certify Personal Electric Mobility Devices Dienstag, 22. Oktober 2019 - 00:00
On January 2, 2019, it became compulsory in Singapore for persons aged 16 and above to register their e-scooter with the LTA. If a rider is below 16 years old, the e-scooter must be registered by a parent or guardian. Going forward, all new e-scooters must be registered before use.
These regulatory changes result from the passing of the Active Mobility Act (AMA), which came into effect on May 1, 2018. This act governs the use of PMD on public paths and relates to electric PMD with handlebars. It applies to items, such as e-scooters, which comply with the following criteria:
- Maximum device unladen weight of 20 kg
- Maximum device width of 70 cm, and
- Maximum device speed of 25 km/h
Stakeholders should be aware this regulation does not apply to power-assisted bicycles (PABs), which will be registered under a different scheme as part of the Road Traffic Act.
The AMA requires all electric PMD meeting these criteria to be certified to UL 2272 – Certification for Motorized PMDs. This standard specifies a set of safety requirements covering the electrical drive train system, including the battery system, and other circuitry and electrical components utilized in motorized PMDs.
The requirement for registration is designed to improve safety on public paths and is, in part, a response to the increasing number of fires relating to PMDs. Since 2016, there have been over 90 PMD-related fire incidents on public paths in Singapore. These can be started by electrical anomalies in the electrical circuitry or batteries, and may result for various factors, including physical damage to the device, overcharging of rechargeable batteries, use of an unsuitable charger/battery, or manufacturing defects.
Certification to UL 2272 requires the passing of a series of electrical, mechanical and environmental tests. It was determined by the LTA to be the only standard that currently, comprehensively covers the factors causing concern.
AC Adaptors for use with PMDs
From June 1, 2019, Enterprise Singapore (as the Safety Authority) will only accept AC adaptors for use with PMDs for certification and registration under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration scheme if they are tested to IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1.
Motorized PMDs
Since July 1, 2019, retailers may only sell motorized PMDs (e.g. e-scooters, self-balancing electric skateboards) that are certified to the UL2272 standard.
Non-UL2272 certified e-scooters purchased before July 1, 2019 and registered with the LTA may still be used on public paths. However, from July 1, 2020, non-UL2272 certified motorized PMDs will not be allowed on public paths and all registered non-UL2272 certified e-scooters will be automatically deregistered.
Recognition of SGS as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) approved to test and certify PMD to UL 2272, further expands the range of services it can offer to manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of electrical and electronic equipment (EES). Stakeholders looking to gain access to global and domestic markets for a wide variety of EEE, will find SGS provides a one-stop-shop approach to all their testing and certification needs.
SGS in Singapore, designated a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) by Enterprise Singapore Safety Authority, can offer a one-stop service to suppliers, manufacturers and retailers for PMD and AC adaptor certification.
For more information, please contact:
Singapore
Christopher Hee
Certification Manager, SGS
t: +65 9172 9347
China
Jerry Xiao
Senior Project Manager, SGS
t: +86 (0) 755 2532 8486
www.sgs.com/ee
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