Health Laws of Singapore

There are 23 health organisation enacted for the regulation of healthcare facilities and services, health professionals, pharmaceuticals, medicinal products, and health finance.

Health Legislation Administered by Ministry of Health

Health Care

The Medicines Act 1975
Medicines (Advertisement & Sale) Act 1970
Sale of Drugs Act 1970
The Poisons Act & Rules 1985
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1973
Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act 1980
Infectious Disease Act 1976
Human Organ Transplant Act 1987
Medical (Therapy, Education and Research) Act 1972
Mental Disorders and Treatment Act 1975
Radiation Protection Act (1992) and its subsidiary Regulations
Advance Medical Directive Act 1996
Termination of Pregnancy Act 1974
Voluntary Sterilisation Act 1974
The Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale of Tobacco) Act 1993


Health Professionals

Medical Registration Act 1997
Dentists Act 1948
Nurses and Midwives Act 1975
Pharmacists Registration Act 1985
Contact Lens Practitioners Act 1996


Health Finance

Medisave Regulations
Medical Endowment Scheme Act 1993
Government Hospitals Act (Fees) Rules


10 June 2000 - HLA1