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A Glimpse into Standards in Singapore’s Chemical Industry

By Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC)

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Curious to learn more about the wide range of standards under the purview of CSC and ERSC? We have curated a list of examples, categorised according to their focus areas:

·       Safeguarding Health and Safety at Workplaces

·       Enhancing Productivity and Trust

·       Improving Resource Efficiency

·       Supporting Environmental Sustainability

 

SAFEGUARDING HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORKPLACES

(i)             Technical Reference (TR) on Interior Floor and Technical Reference on Interior Wood Coatings (Upcoming TRs)

These TRs will be including a list of minimum performance requirements for service and durability and addressing both the chemical contents, i.e., heavy metals and Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), allowed in the paint formula and the chemical emissions that could be emitted from such coatings when dried. This would in turn help to contribute towards the lowering of emissions of Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) and formaldehyde, which can improve the indoor air quality and the general well-being of building occupants.

 

(ii)            Code of Practice for Hazardous Waste Management (SS 603:2021)

The SS 603 aids persons, organisations and industries involved in the generation, collection, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. The SS 603 sets provision on implementing appropriate, environmentally sound and safe waste management practices.

 

ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY AND TRUST

Following the successful publication of the world’s first standard on bunker mass flow metering (TR 48/SS 648) to enhance transparency and overall productivity of the bunkering industry, Singapore now leads ISO/TC 28/SC 2/WG 13 Marine bunkering for the development of ISO standards based on the following national standards:

(i)             Code of Practice for Bunker Cargo Delivery from Oil Terminal to Bunker Tanker Using Mass Flow Meter (SS 660: 2020)

This standard covers bunker cargo custody transfer quantity measurement using mass flow meter and sampling requirements for oil terminal to bunker tanker interface. It will align the method of quantity measurement of bunker fuel in the entire bunker supply chain and further strengthen trust and confidence in the bunker supply chain.

 

(ii)            Meter Verification Using Master Mass Flow Meter (TR 80: 2020)

This standard specifies requirements and procedures for meter verification using master mass flow meter to verify and check the stability and performance of a duty meter installed on bunker tankers or at oil terminals. It also details the criteria and metrological requirements for qualifying master meter and the maintenance of its long-term status.

 

IMPROVING RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

(i)             Water Efficiency Management

Singapore led the development of the ISO 46001 Water efficiency management systems — Requirements with guidance for use based on the national standard, SS 577. Providing requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing and maintaining a water efficiency management system, ISO 46001 helps organisations to assess and account for their water use, and to identify, plan and implement measures to achieve water savings.

 

(ii)            Energy Management and Energy Savings

Singapore is active in ISO/TC 301 Energy management and energy savings which develops ISO 50001: 2018 Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use. As the chemical industry continues to expand in capacity and capability, the industry players are strongly encouraged to collectively address issues concerning energy management and performance due to the industry’s highly energy intensive nature.

 

SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

(i)             Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management

Singapore implemented a carbon tax, the first carbon pricing scheme in Southeast Asia, on 1 January 2019. Following which, the ISO 14060 family of greenhouse gas (GHG) standards, which provides clarity and consistency of quantifying, monitoring, reporting and validating GHG inventories and projects, has been adopted by Singapore to help industry manage their GHG emissions.

 

 

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