Singapore Singapore Issues Orders Adding Chlorpyrifos to Environmental Protection Legislation

Singapore Issues Orders Adding Chlorpyrifos to Environmental Protection Legislation

On August 27, 2025, Singapore promulgated two legislative instruments amending the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 and the Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. These amendments introduce new regulated substances and revise existing exemptions. Both instruments will take effect on February 27, 2026:

  • Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) (No. 5) Order 2025
  • Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2025

 

Key Amendments under the Act

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji