Singapore - NEA Circular on Transboundary Movement Control on Electronic Waste under the Basel Convention

​Singapore is a Party to the Basel Convention and noting that the scope of coverage of the Basel Convention will be amended, National Environment Agency (NEA) is proposing to align the list of waste electrical and electronic equipment and its components ("e-waste") under Singapore's Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act with the Basel Convention.  

Companies that intend to import or export e-waste, or whose e-waste transits through Singapore, will be required to carry out the Prior Informed Consent procedure specified under the Basel Convention and obtain a Basel Permit from NEA prior to shipment.

Proposed date of adoption:
Notice will be published in the Republic of Singapore's Government Gazette (estimated to be in October 2024).
Proposed date of entry into force:
January 1, 2025 (in line with the Basel Convention)