Health Sciences Authority

Global pharma raids: HSA removed 959 listings of illegal health products including contact lenses

Around 786 listings targeting Singapore were for the sale of unregistered contact lenses (left). The two-week Interpol-led operation removed 959 illegal health product listings.

Over 2,500 people caught for vape-related offences in first 3 months of 2026

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When does a token of thanks become payment for blood donation? Balance needed to preserve altruism

A new initiative to reward blood donors with Healthpoints which can be used to redeem e-vouchers to offset costs of purchasing items at supermarkets and F&B outlets has drawn concerns over its impact on the voluntary and altruistic nature of blood donation.

Forum: Recognising and appreciating blood donors key to sustaining supply

About 20 cases of illegal dental practice probed in Singapore between 2021 and 2025

Singapore imposes a comprehensive regulatory framework and also has strong enforcement, which helped to ensure safe and good dental care for patients.

Healthpoint rewards among measures to draw more blood donors, mitigate possible shortage

About 130,000 units of blood are collected annually and there is currently more than 77,000 donors – 1.3 per cent of Singapore’s total population.

Man nabbed after trying to smuggle over 2,000 heat sticks, 130 vapes into Singapore

More than 2,000 heat sticks and over 130 vaporisers and related components were found in the man's belongings.

HSA’s 3-week dash to design system tracking thousands of vape cases, from fines to rehab progress

HSA and the GovTech had raced to build the new Vaping Information System, a one-stop platform used by enforcement officers to handle vaping offences.

askST: Was PHV driver right to detain intoxicated passenger who was allegedly using Kpods?

A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver took his passenger directly to the Clementi Police Division HQ after seeing his passenger allegedly vaping.

More than 1 million illegal health products including cough syrup, sex drugs seized in 2025: HSA

Most of the illegal products seized were cough syrups, sexual enhancement medicines and painkillers.

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