Who We Are
The Electrical and Electronic Standards Committee (EESC), under the Singapore Standards Council, spearheads the development and promotion of Singapore’s electrical and electronic standards to meet the needs of the industry and consumers. EESC champions the development, promotion and use of standards to support innovation, quality, safety and productivity in the electrical and electronics industry. The EESC covers the standardisation of equipment, systems and installations for the distribution and use of electricity, electrotechnical products as well as new areas supporting the energy transition such as renewable energy and its supporting technologies.
The EESC comprise standards partners from educational institutions, government agencies, industry associations and professional bodies with vast experience in the industry.
What We Do
EESC plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of electrical and electronic products, systems and services. Under the EESC purview, various Technical Committees and Working Groups are formed. They actively monitor and participate in the development and review of international standards that are of importance to Singapore, including those pertaining to new technologies and in emerging industries.
EESC participates actively in International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standardization and related activities. Examples of the EESC standards supporting national initiatives include:
- BCA – Building Control Act
- Energy Market Authority – Electricity Act
- Enterprise Singapore – Consumer Protection Registration Scheme
- SCDF – Fire Safety Act
In 2021, Nanyang Technological University-Standards Development Organization (NTU-SDO) was appointed by Enterprise Singapore to administer the standards development and promotional work of the EESC to its technical committees and working groups.
EESC Structure
Coordinating Committees
Standards Promotion Committee
Electrical & Electronic Standards Committee
3 Technical Committees
Working Groups
- Safety of Household & similar Electrical Appliances & Electronic Equipment
- Electric Cables
- Plugs, Socket – Outlets & Switches
- Protection Devices
- Semiconductor Devices
- Safety on Smart Devices
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Solar PV Product & Accessories
- Smart Switched Socket Outlet (Remote Switching)
- Primary cells and batteries
- Secondary Cells & Batteries
- Solid State Switching Transformers
Working Groups
- Emergency Alarm & Communication Systems
- Lifts, Escalators & Passenger Conveyors
- Lightning Protection
- Intruder Alarm
- Lighting
- Interconnection of IT Equipment
- Equipment Use in Explosive Atmospheres
- Mains Failure Standby Generating Systems
- Earthworks in the Vicinity of Electricity Cables
- City Service Continuity (Electricity Supply)
- Earthing
- Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics for Lifts
Working Groups
- Electrical Installations
- Maintenance of Electrical & Equipment & Electrical Installations
- Switchgear & Controlgear
- Solar PV Energy Systems
- Marine Energy
- Electrical Energy Storage System
- Temporary Electrical Installation
- Temporary Electrical Installation for marine industries
- Smart Grids
- Electrification of Harbour Crafts
- Offshore Wind
