Product Listing Scheme (PLS) for Fire Safety Product (FSP)

The Product Listing Scheme (PLS) which regulated by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a pivotal component for fire safety assurance.This comprehensive scheme mandates that all regulated fire safety products must be rigorously evaluated and certified by Certification Body (CB) who are accredited by Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC), before they can be marketed, sold or used in Singapore. The PLS is not just a regulatory requirement but a hallmark of quality and reliability that underscores the nation’s proactive stance on fire prevention and protection.

At TÜV Rheinland, we understand the critical importance of fire safety in protecting lives, property and the environment. Our Fire Safety Product Certification services are designed to ensure that fire safety products meet conform to quality, safety, performance and reliability.

• Regulatory Compliance: Certification ensures that products comply with SCDF’s stringent regulatory requirements, which is mandatory for market entry in Singapore.
• Quality Assurance: We are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety in all our certification processes.
• Technical Support: Our team comprises experts with extensive experience in fire safety engineering and testing.
• Customized Solutions: We offer tailored certification programs to meet the unique needs of your products and markets.

Scheme Type 1b (with Serial Label / Declaration of Compliance)**

consists of initial type testing of a representative sample from a production run. As part of the surveillance, batch testing and inspection of subsequent production lots are conducted to ensure ongoing conformity.

Scheme Type 2

consists of initial type testing of a selected sample. As part of the surveillance, products are sampled from the market (i.e. warehouse, project site, etc.) and tested to ensure ongoing conformity.

Scheme Type 5 (with Serial Label / Declaration of Compliance)**

consists of initial type testing of the product and evaluation of the entire quality management system of factory. This evaluation encompasses audits of both production processes and the management system in place. As part of the surveillance, the quality management system undergoes regular surveillance, and product samples are obtained for testing from either the market, the production site, or both.

**Serial Label is issued to Discrete System, where attaching a product label is feasible, for instance, fire doors and fire extinguishers.

**Declaration of Compliance (DoC) certificate is issued to Non-discrete System, where product label cannot be practicable affixed, such as walls and floors.

Our experts can guide you through the process for certification of your products, following these steps:

1. Application
   Apply for product certification with accredited certification body
2. Documentation review
   Review all submitted information about your product, including, technical documentation, initial type test reports, etc.
3. Factory inspection (for Scheme Type 5)
   Certification body conduct inspection on manufacturing facility, interview with staff, and a review of your documentation and records.
4. Issue of certification
   Once you have successfully passed the criteria, Certificate of Conformance (CoC) will be issued. The certificate information can be tracked in our online certification database Certipedia
5. Issue of Serial Label / Declaration of Compliance (for Scheme Type 1b and 5)
   Serial label or Declaration of Compliance (DoC) is issued for certified product.
6. Conduct surveillance regularly
   Certification body conduct inspection and testing according to surveillance regime.
7. Re-certification
   Every 5 years