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Standards and Guidelines

The new Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS) portal (beta version) is here to serve you better! Wish to offer telecommunication or media services or register telecommunication equipment? The e-advisor can guide you.

For Arts Entertainment or Publications, you can submit your application in IRIS now. Find out the status of the application in your dashboard anytime, anywhere. Film and Video Game classification services will be added soon.

Click on Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS) to begin and let us know your views.

Content Standards and Classification

Standards and Classification
Standards & Guidelines

Standards and Classification

Through content classification, the public can access a wide range of content while ensuring the young are protected from unsuitable content. The content classification system is based on a set of content standards that promote responsible content creation and consumption.

Consultation with Committees
Frameworks and Policies

Consultation with Committees

IMDA regularly consults the community to ensure that regulations and guidelines are in line with social norms and values.

Committee Reports
Frameworks and Policies

Committee Reports

I​​​MDA works regularly with committees made up of a wide cross section of the public to review content codes and guidelines. The committees’ feedback and recommendations are available in their reports here.

Media Classification Database
Standards & Guidelines

Media Classification Database

The Media Classification Database aims to provide classification information to help members of the public make informed choices on media consumption.

ICT Standards and Quality of Service

Telecommunication and Security Standards
Standards & Guidelines

Telecommunication and Security Standards

IMDA regulates the use of telecommunication equipment based on Technical Specifications published by IMDA.

IT Standards and Frameworks
Standards & Guidelines

IT Standards and Frameworks

IMDA fosters and facilitates industry's participation in developing and establishing Singapore’s IT standards and frameworks.

Industry Committees and Working Groups
Standards & Guidelines

Industry Committees and Working Groups

Telecommunications Standards Advisory Committee (TSAC) and IT Standards Committee (ITSC).

Quality of Service
Standards & Guidelines

Quality of Service

IMDA regulates the performance of key services offered by operators by setting Quality of Service (QoS) standards and requiring the operators to submit periodic reports of their service quality.

Codes of Practice and Guidelines

Codes of Practice and Guidelines - Infocomm
Codes of Practice

Codes of Practice and Guidelines - Infocomm

Codes of Practice and Guidelines - Infocomm

Codes of Practice - Media
Codes of Practice

Codes of Practice - Media

Codes of Practice and Guidelines - Media

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LAST UPDATED: 10 JUL 2023