Key takeaways
Sellers and suppliers of health products should note that anyone who supplies illegal health products in Singapore may face a fine of up to SGD 100,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years.
In more detail
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.
From 17 to 23 June 2024, over 10,000 travelers were identified for checks, with over 18,000 pieces of luggage and hand-carry bags scanned or searched by officers.
The HSA reiterated that it would take stern enforcement action against anyone who imports, sells or supplies illegal health products, including e-vaporizers, which are illegal in Singapore.
The HSA also urged members of the public who have information on the illegal possession, use, import or supply of e-vaporizers to contact the HSA.
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