G/TBT/N/SGP/38  
 
9 August 2017  
(17-4297) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member : SINGAPORE   
If applicable, name of local government involved  (Article 3.2 and 7.2) :  
2. Agency responsible:  National Environment Agency  
Name a nd address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification  shall be indicated if different from above :  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2 .10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], other:  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  HS 8501.51, 
HS 8501.52 and HS 8501.53 with respect to:  
Single speed, t hree-phase 50 Hz induction motors that have:  
 2, 4 and 6 poles;  
 rated output power from 0.75 kW to 375 kW;  
 rated voltage up to 1,000V; and  
 rated on the basis of continuous duty operation  
The following motors will be excluded:  
 Motors specifically designed to  operate:  
 where ambient air temperatures exceed 60°C;  
 in maximum operating temperature above 400°C;  
 where ambient air temperatures are less than -30°C for any motor or less than 
0°C for a motor with water cooling;  
 where the water coolant temperature at the  inlet to a product is less than 0°C or 
exceeding 32°C; or  
 in potentially explosive atmospheres;  
 Motors specified to operate wholly immersed in a liquid;  
 Multi-speed motors;  
 Brake motors;  
 Torque motors;  
 Motors that are completely integrated into a product where the motors ' energy 
performance cannot be tested independently from the product (e.g. chiller 
compressor);  
 Motors that are supplied exclusively to third parties who will incorporate the 
motors into equipment that will be exported to another country; a nd 
 Motors exempted by the Director -General of Environmental Protection of the 
National Environment Agency.  
(HS: 85015).  G/TBT/N/SGP/38  
 
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  5. Title, number of pages  and language(s)  of the notified document:   
 Energy Conservation Act (in English)  
 Energy Conservation (Registra ble Goods) Order 2013 (in English)  
 Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards for 
Registrable Goods) Regulations 2013 (in English)  
 Energy Conservation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2013 (in English)  
The above documents are available online at http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/   
6. Description of content:  Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for motors set 
at IE3* (Premium Efficiency) class will be effective from 1 October 2018 . Only motors that 
meet the prescribed MEPS requirements will be permitted to be sold in Singapore. MEPS 
for motors helps to prevent consumers from becoming locked into high energy 
consumption and costs over the lifespan of the motor.  
The Energy Conservati on (Registrable Goods) Order 2013, Energy Conservation (Energy 
Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards for Registrable Goods) Regulations 2013 
and the Energy Conservation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2013 will be amended 
to introduce MEPS for motors.  
The energy performance of motors must be tested and reported in accordance with the 
IEC 60034 -2-1 (Method 2 -1-1b) or the IEEE 112 (Method B) test standards. Information 
on the IE efficiency class, year of manufacture, and nominal efficiency at 100% , 75%, and 
50% rated loads must be displayed on the motor.  
[1] The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) categorises motors into four energy 
efficiency classes in accordance to IEC 60034 -30-1:2014, namely Standard (IE1), High 
(IE2), Premium (IE3)  and Super Premium (IE4).  
*The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) categorises motors into four energy 
efficiency classes in accordance to IEC 60034 -30-1:2014, namely Standard (IE1), High 
(IE2), Premium (IE3) and Super Premium (IE4)  
7. Objecti ve and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Objective: For the purposes of environmental protection and conservation.  
Rationale: Motors of higher IE class consume less energy and result in lower emissions of 
greenhouse gases . Consumers also reap life cycle cost savings by switching to IE3 motors 
due to the reduction in energy use over the lifespan of the motors.  
8. Relevant documents:  Notice will be published in the Republic of Singapore 's Government 
Gazette when adopted.   
9. Proposed date of adoption:  Notice will be published prior to the date of entry into force  
Proposed date of entry into force: 1 October 2018  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from : National enquiry point  [X] or address, telephone and fax 
number s and e mail and website address es, if available , of other body:   
Mr Roland Tan  
Senior Manager, Energy Efficiency & Conservation Department  
40 Scotts Road, #19 -00 Environment Building  
Singapore 228231  
DID: (65) 6731 -9842 
Email: roland_tan@nea.gov.sg