Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and the Hong Kong Department of Health (DoH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cross-border cooperation in healthcare regulation. The agreement, signed on 13 August 2025, reflects both jurisdictions’ commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring the quality, safety and efficacy of health products.

Key Areas of Collaboration

The MOU covers a wide spectrum of health products including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, advanced therapy products and traditional medicines. It also extends to regulatory oversight of tobacco products and vaping devices.

Under this agreement, both agencies will exchange regulatory expertise, share best practices, and collaborate on training and joint projects. This includes staff exchanges, participation in international meetings and scientific conferences, and the development of joint initiatives to address emerging regulatory challenges.

Shared Commitment to Public Health

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in regulatory cooperation between Singapore and Hong Kong,” said Adjunct Professor (Dr) Raymond Chua, Chief Executive Officer of HSA. “By combining our expertise and sharing best practices, we can better tackle the emerging challenges in healthcare regulation, harness opportunities and strengthen public health protection in both jurisdictions.”

The MOU was signed at Singapore’s Ministry of Health College of Medicine Building by Dr Chua and Dr Ronald Lam, Director of Health at Hong Kong’s DoH. The ceremony was witnessed by Singapore’s Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, Mr Ong Ye Kung, and Hong Kong’s Secretary of Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau.

Advancing Regulatory Excellence

Both Singapore and Hong Kong view this collaboration as a way to bolster regulatory excellence, enhance consumer confidence, and ensure that health products meet rigorous safety and quality standards.

For more information about the Health Sciences Authority and its initiatives, visit www.hsa.gov.sg or follow their updates on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

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