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Started in 2009, the Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling (WELS) is a grading system with 0/1/2/3 tick rating denoting the water efficiency level of a product. This a follow-up scheme from the Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme introduced in 2006.
Currently, MWELS covers taps and mixers, dual-flush low capacity flushing cisterns (LCFCs), water closet (WC) flush valves, urinal flush valves and waterless urinals (2/3 tick rating) and clothes washing machines intended for household use (2/3/4-tick rating). With MWELS, consumers can make well-informed choices when purchasing water fittings and appliances.
With effect from 1 Apr 2017, products advertised/offered-for-sale or displayed shall bear the new water efficiency labels. These labels must be shown with prominence to help consumers make informed choices.
Registration Number is displayed on the Mandatory WELS Label, while Serial Number is displayed on Voluntary WELS Label.
Taps and mixers, dual-flush low-capacity flushing cisterns, water closet flush valves, urinal flush valves and waterless urinals:
Washing machines and dishwashers:
Showerheads:
Taps and mixers, dual-flush low-capacity flushing cisterns, water closet flush valves, urinal flush valves and waterless urinals:
Washing machines and dishwashers:
Showerheads:
Consumers should look out for WELS labels when purchasing water fittings and appliances in any local physical shops such as retail shops, suppliers’ showrooms, hardware stores, etc. or from online shopping platforms.
When purchasing water fittings and appliances directly from overseas sellers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, etc. including through online portals/platforms, consumers are strongly advised to check with the local registered supplier if the brand and model is water efficient and fit and safe for use in Singapore. The list of brands and their respective registered suppliers can be found on the WELS Products webpage.
Consumers should only purchase compliant water fittings because using non-compliant fittings may pose a risk to the water quality, lead to water wastage and affect the reliability/durability of the water fittings, which in serious cases, may lead to water contamination. There may be serious health impacts from drinking contaminated water.
We strongly encourage the public to report any non-WELS rated or non-compliant water fittings to PUB at pub_waterfittings@pub.gov.sg.
