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Health Sciences Authority

Sales of Medicube’s capsule cream to resume; small amounts of banned dye detected in only 2 batches

Affected batches where the prohibited substance Sudan IV was detected have been recalled.
Affected batches where the prohibited substance Sudan IV was detected have been recalled.

29-year-old arrested for driving under influence of drugs after BKE accident

In a video of the incident that shows two men struggling by the side of the expressway, one of them appears to throw an object off the viaduct.
In a video of the incident that shows two men struggling by the side of the expressway, one of them appears to throw an object off the viaduct.

245 students referred to HSA for vaping by schools, tertiary institutions from April 1 to June 30

The authorities also announced that a programme for individuals to voluntarily seek help to quit etomidate abuse – called QuitVape – will cease on Sept 1.
The authorities also announced that a programme for individuals to voluntarily seek help to quit etomidate abuse – called QuitVape – will cease on Sept 1.

CNB investigating online sale of Trader Joe’s seasoning product containing poppy seeds

An analysis by the South Korean authorities found that the product contained poppy seeds and tested positive for morphine and codeine.
An analysis by the South Korean authorities found that the product contained poppy seeds and tested positive for morphine and codeine.

Man nabbed for driving under influence of drugs in Bedok Reservoir Road accident involving 3 cars

The accident occurred at Bedok Reservoir Road towards Eunos Link at about 10.20pm on Aug 6.
The accident occurred at Bedok Reservoir Road towards Eunos Link at about 10.20pm on Aug 6.

Health Sciences Authority to have more powers and manpower under proposed new laws

The proposed legislative amendments confer the Health Sciences Authority with new regulatory functions.
The proposed legislative amendments confer the Health Sciences Authority with new regulatory functions.

‘No let-up on war on vaping’, says HSA chief executive; youngest abuser was 10 years old

Health Sciences Authority chief executive Raymond Chua said that vapes here were also found laced with illicit substances like ketamine, cannabis, and benzhexol.
Health Sciences Authority chief executive Raymond Chua said that vapes here were also found laced with illicit substances like ketamine, cannabis, and benzhexol.

‘Grateful to driver who reported me to police’: Ex-Kpod addict who vaped in private-hire car

Jerome, 25, was fined $700, and ordered to attend mandatory rehabilitation after being caught vaping in a private-hire car in December 2025.
Jerome, 25, was fined $700, and ordered to attend mandatory rehabilitation after being caught vaping in a private-hire car in December 2025.

HSA warns of banned substances, potent steroids in products marketed as herbal remedies, supplement

The products are (from left) C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product, Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao and B-Lian-S Herbal Cream.
The products are (from left) C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product, Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao and B-Lian-S Herbal Cream.

HSA nabs four Singaporean suspects in syndicate after largest Kpod seizure to date

Kong Qi Cong being escorted by auxiliary police officers and HSA investigation officers to a multi-storey carpark at Block 226D Compassvale Walk on June 30.
Kong Qi Cong being escorted by auxiliary police officers and HSA investigation officers to a multi-storey carpark at Block 226D Compassvale Walk on June 30.

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