How To Apply

Application for certification requires the products to comply with the test standards and requirements stipulated by PUB. Applicants may apply online after the sample of products are tested. The application procedure normally takes about 2 to 3 weeks and the applicant will be notified of the result.

Application Procedure

1. Samples of the product tested shall comply with the test standards and requirements stipulated by PUB. They shall meet the minimum performance and water efficiency requirements by a conformity assessment body (product certification body/testing laboratory) accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) or its Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) partners.
2. An application for registration (including the information and documents mentioned in the Guidebook) can be submitted online via our online application system.
3. PUB shall consider the application to determine whether the product complies with the standards. (Only applicable to Mandatory WELS)
4. PUB shall notify the applicant, via email, setting out the following:
    
   • Whether the application for registration complies with the relevant standard and requirements.
   • The water efficiency rating (if any) given to the product.
   • The conditions, if any, under which the product may participate in the Water Effciency Labelling Scheme.
5. When the application is successful, applicants shall print their own WELS labels in accordance with the specifications given by PUB and affix them on the products on display or on their packaging on display.

Detailed information on application procedures can be found in the Guidebook On Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (opens in new window. Adobe PDF  84KB)

Test Standards and Requirements

Products shall be tested in accordance with the relevant standard and requirements and must meet any minimum performance and water efficiency requirements stipulated by PUB before they can be granted a WELS Water Rating Label.

To learn more about water efficency test standards and requirements, click here.

Downloads

Information on Application

• Guidebook on Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (opens in new window. Adobe PDF  84KB)