The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment has been monitoring the issue of formaldehyde levels in indoor premises. Since 2020, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has received 19 feedback cases on formaldehyde levels due to renovation works. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment Baey Yam Keng gave this update in reply to MPs’ questions in Parliament on Tuesday (Aug 6). He pointed out that from January 2026, interior paints with formaldehyde will not be allowed for sale in Singapore and formaldehyde in paints will be regulated as a hazardous substance. Mr Baey said NEA will carry out market surveillance and take appropriate enforcement action. “This implementation timeline strikes a balance between safeguarding public health and giving the industry sufficient time to adapt to the new requirements based on this feedback,” he said. In the meantime, interior paints with no added formaldehyde are already available in the Singapore market and there are products which may emit formaldehyde. Mr Baey said NEA is actively studying this issue, including the review of international best practices, guidelines and regulatory requirements. He pointed out that the furniture industry has made an effort to lower formaldehyde emissions. If products containing formaldehyde are installed in indoor spaces, occupants should ensure that the premises are ventilated to help dilute the concentration of the substance.
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