Health Sciences Authority

All eyes are on Nepal’s small forensic labs as they identify flood victims from 30 countries

The National Forensic Science Laboratory in Lalitpur, Nepal, where flood victims are identified by matching their DNA with that of relatives.

Car driver with vape arrested for drug-driving after accident in Rochor involving bus, PAB

The engine compartment of the bus and the car’s bonnet were badly damaged after the crash.

Public can approach Health Sciences Authority with various health concerns as agency widens scope

Legislative changes approved in Parliament on Sept 9 will see an consolidation of health regulatory functions under the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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