Andy Leck

In June 2024, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) participated in multi-agency enforcement operations with various statutory boards to clamp down on illegal cross-border activities, including the import of illegal health products. On 25 June 2024, in a joint news release with the Singapore Police Force, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Central Narcotics Bureau, Singapore Customs, and National Parks Board, the HSA announced that multi-agency enforcement operations were carried out at Singapore Changi Airport. These enforcement operations were part of the authorities' efforts to clamp down on illegal cross-border activities.

In brief The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) has just released Guidelines on Securing AI Systems (“ Guidelines “) and a Companion Guide on Securing AI Systems (“ Companion Guide “).

In a recent article titled The Cybersecurity of Gen-AI and LLMs: Current Issues and Concerns, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)…

On 31 July 2024, the Health Sciences Authority (“ HSA “) released updates to the registration of therapeutic products as part of its continued efforts to improve regulatory efficiency and enhance clarity in the regulatory requirements and processes.

In brief The regulations relating to patent linkage in the Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations (“ Regulations “) were recently

In a recent article titled The Cybersecurity of Gen-AI and LLMs: Current Issues and Concerns , the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) provides helpful thought leadership on the security and privacy challenges associated with generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) and large language models (LLMs). The article outlines issues such as accidental data leaks, vulnerabilities in AI-generated code and potential misuse of AI by malicious actors, before providing recommendations on the steps that technology companies can take to address these concerns.

In brief The Medical Devices Cluster (MDC) of the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has released a draft guidance on the Change Management

The Ministry of Health will be extending the Nutri-Grade labeling requirements and advertising restrictions to products high in sodium and saturated fats, such as prepacked salt, sauces and seasonings; instant noodles; and cooking oil. These measures aim to help consumers make healthier choices and encourage industry reformulation.

In October 2024, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) updated its Guidance on the Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Evidence for Drug Substance (DS) Manufacturers ("Guidance"). This is a timely amendment to the Guidance as the requirement for chemical DS manufacturers to provide evidence of GMP compliance became mandatory with effect from 1 October 2024, after a one-year grace period.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) introduced the Protection from Scams Bill for First Reading in Parliament on 11 November 2024. The Bill empowers the Police to issue Restriction Orders (ROs) to banks to restrict an individual's banking transactions, if there is reasonable belief that the individual will make money transfers to scammers.