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June 5, 2026
With increasing global scrutiny on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), Singapore has introduced firm regulatory controls on their use in…
May 28, 2026
✨ Thank You for Joining Our Plastic Testing & Live Demonstration Seminar! A big thank you to everyone who joined…
May 13, 2026
Big milestone for SETSCO! 👏 We’re proud to have achieved SS 714 Accreditation. Since 2019, we’ve been actively contributing to…
April 29, 2026
We had an incredible time at Food & Hospitality Asia 2026, where we: ✅ Highlighted our food testing and audit…
March 11, 2026
With Hari Raya just weeks away, our staff came together for a lively afternoon of camaraderie at the annual Hari…
March 3, 2026
On 26 February, Care & Share together with our colleagues and volunteers from VICOM Ltd and Setsco Services Pte Ltd…
February 24, 2026
At SETSCO, we ushered in the Lunar New Year with a vibrant Lo Hei celebration — a meaningful tradition symbolising prosperity,…
February 6, 2026
On 4 February 2026, SETSCO celebrated a major milestone with the official opening of SETSCO@Jalan Papan’s new Integrated Hub —…
February 5, 2026
With Chinese New Year just weeks away, SETSCO’s Annual Chinese New Year Bazaar brought colleagues together once again, to celebrate…
March 20, 2025
At the recent Customer Day 2025 organised by Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC), SETSCO received 2 Certificates of Accreditation under the…
January 28, 2025
SETSCO is pleased to announce our recent accreditation for both rebar fatigue and strand relaxation testing. With this attestation, we…
January 28, 2025
Staff from VICOM and SETSCO gathered together last Sunday morning at Changi Beach for a beach clean-up. The activity is…
January 28, 2025
As Deepavali draws near, SETSCO’s cafeteria became the site of a mini bazaar, bringing the festive mood to our Hindu…
December 13, 2024
The Walk for Rice is a community initiative by NTUC FairPrice and South East Community Development Council. The activity is…
October 17, 2024
Setsco-An Security and Huawei International signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cybersecurity standards…
October 16, 2024
As part of Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW), GovWare 2024 acts as a key platform for cybersecurity professionals to exchange…
September 3, 2024
On 3rd September 2024, CEO of VICOM, Mr. Sim Wing Yew and CEO of SETSCO, Mr. Chung Tying Chun grace…
June 21, 2024
SETSCO has achieved a significant milestone with the accreditation of our rebar fatigue and strand relaxation testing capabilities. This certification…
May 21, 2024
Led by our experienced Head of SCB, Ms. Mae Dela Cruz, the course provided learners with valuable insights into comprehensive…
May 6, 2024
SETSCO’s Food and Microbiology team took part in the recent FHA-Food & Beverage Exhibition and had the honour of hosting…
April 29, 2024
SETSCO’s recent mini Hari Raya bazaar provided a valuable opportunity for its staff to take a break off work to…
April 26, 2024
SETSCO regularly partners with educational institutions like ITE to offer opportunities for aspiring engineers to demonstrate their innovativeness and learnt skills…
All Regulatory Updates
June 5, 2026
PFAS in Firefighting Foams: What the 2026 Regulation Means for Your Operations.
May 13, 2026
MOM Enhanced Safety Measures for Higher-Risk Machinery and Combustible Dusts from 1 January 2025
April 28, 2025
PUBs requirements relating to water efficiency label advertisements
April 6, 2025
Nutri-grade Requirements For Key Sources Of Sodium And Saturated Fat Intake To Take Effect From Mid-2027

PFAS in Firefighting Foams: What the 2026 Regulation Means for Your Operations.

June 5, 2026

With increasing global scrutiny on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), Singapore has introduced firm regulatory controls on their use in firefighting foams. 🧯

Under National Environment Agency’s directive, from 1 January 2026, the import and use of firefighting foams containing regulated PFAS
(PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS) will be phased out unless they meet strict trace-level thresholds aligned with international standards.

NEA New Regulations

The allowable limits are defined as:

PFOA: ≤ 25 ppb

PFOS: ≤ 10,000 ppb

PFHxS: ≤ 100 ppb

Materials exceeding these limits must be removed and disposed of through NEA-licensed waste collectors, with mandatory regulatory oversight.

📊 Industry Implications: Beyond Simple ComplianceThe transition away from PFAS-based firefighting foams is not a straightforward substitution exercise.
It represents a multi-disciplinary operational shift involving:

Verification of PFAS content to demonstrate compliance to NEA limitsTransition to fluorine-free foam (FFF) alternatives with varying performance profiles System compatibility and engineering validation to maintain firefighting integrity.
Cleaning and decontamination of existing foam systems and equipment Waste characterisation and disposal of PFAS-containing materials.

Importantly, companies must be prepared to produce test reports, technical specifications, and supporting data upon regulatory request.

🧪 Where Setsco Adds Value 👍As industries navigate these evolving requirements, laboratory testing becomes a critical control point.

SETSCO Services supports the oil & gas, aviation, marine, and industrial sectors with comprehensive evaluations and actionable compliance recommendations, enabling confident management of PFAS risks.

✅ PFAS testing in firefighting foams– Quantification against NEA regulatory thresholds– Independent verification prior to use or disposal

✅ Environmental and contamination assessment– Testing of water, rinse effluents, and impacted matrices– Support for monitoring during system flushing and transition

✅ Regulatory compliance support– Generation of test reports for submission

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