Since IMDA has released Technical Specification Regarding Security Requirements for Residential Gateways in October 2021.
Residential Gateways (RG) for sale and use in Singapore is subject for compliance with IMDA’s Technical Specification for Security Requirements for Residential Gateway, IMDA TS RG-SEC (TS RG-SEC) and equipment registration with IMDA. The registration of RG with IMDA will also qualify the RG for CSA’s Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS) Level 1.
All new models of RG shall comply with TS RG-SEC with effect from 12 April 2021, and all existing RGs that are currently registered under the category of WLAN/SRD that can meet the TS RG-SEC shall be re-registered as ‘Residential Gateway’ before 12 October 2021. Thereafter, the sale of non-compliant and non-registered RG for local use shall cease and can only be sold for re-export purposes.