Singapore legislation

Clause 6

of Medicines (Amendment) Bill

Clause 6

Amendment of section 54

Section 54 of the Medicines Act is amended by inserting, immediately after subsection (1), the following subsection:“(1A) An order under subsection (1) may —

(a)

apply to any class or description of chewing gum that is intended for use in promoting dental health or oral hygiene; and

(b)

require the chewing gum to be sold or supplied by prescription or by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.”.