Eleven national cybersecurity and digital authorities, including the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (“CSA“), announced the inaugural convening of the Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative (“GCLI“) on 23 October 2025. GCLI issued a joint statement committing members to pursuing a harmonised, internationally coordinated approach to cybersecurity requirements and labelling for Internet of Things (“IoT“) devices to better protect consumers, support innovation, and strengthen digital resilience across borders.
GCLI aims to serve as a cooperation platform for global authorities to coordinate beyond domestic efforts, with the goal of developing a common approach to IoT security labelling and requirements. The forum intends to harness existing global momentum by consolidating lessons learned and aligning practices where feasible.
Members aim to:
- align around clear, harmonised baseline security requirements for IoT products that raise cybersecurity hygiene and resilience against evolving threats;
- streamline compliance to reduce costs and complexity for manufacturers while enhancing consumer protection and trust;
- share best practices and leverage experiences from national initiatives within a multilateral cooperation forum to encourage innovation and market incentives for stronger device security; and
- respect national competencies and legal frameworks while seeking common ground that enables cross-border consistency.
Click on the following link for more information:
- CSA Press Release titled “Joint Statement on the Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative” (available on the CSA website at csa.gov.sg)
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