In more detail
This strategic consolidation, brought about by the Competition (Amendment) Act 2025's coming into force, will strengthen CCCS' regulatory oversight of consumer protection matters. Below is an overview of the key changes and reasons for the consolidation.
1. Expanded mandate
The Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) and the Weights and Measures Office (WMO) will now report to CCCS. Businesses and consumers may now approach CCCS for matters relating to fair trading practices, consumer product safety requirements, and weights and measures compliance.
2. Enhanced market integrity
The consolidation of consumer protection, legal metrology and competition functions under CCCS reinforces CCCS' mission to make Singapore's markets work well.
By combining competition enforcement with consumer protection oversight, CCCS will have a more comprehensive set of tools available to strengthen market integrity, promote business innovation and foster a more trusted trading environment.
3. Operational synergies
This move is expected to create greater operational synergies and lead to a more robust consumer protection regulatory framework that would benefit both businesses and consumers. CCCS has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with industry stakeholders for a seamless transition and to uphold Singapore's reputation for marketplace excellence and integrity.
4. Business continuity
All existing regulatory requirements, registrations and certificates issued by the CPSO and the WMO will remain valid and enforceable under CCCS' authority. Businesses must continue to comply with all current regulatory requirements throughout and after the transition.
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Businesses and members of the public can continue to access CPSO's and WMO's services and resources through their respective websites.
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