Singapore legislation

Regulation 16

of Health Products (Medical Devices) Regulations 2010

Regulation 16

General provisions as to labelling

Subregulation 1

The Authority may stipulate —

(a)

under section 24(5) of the Act, in the conditions attached to a licence in respect of a medical device; or

(b)

under section 32 of the Act, in the conditions attached to the registration of a medical device,a requirement to use a label, sticker or packaging insert or any other means for presenting any information accompanying the medical device.

Subregulation 2

All information on the label of a medical device shall be provided in English, and may, in addition, be provided in any other language.

Subregulation 3

All numbers, letters and symbols used to provide any information on the label of a medical device shall be legible, permanent and prominent in colour, size and positioning.

Subregulation 4

If a symbol or code (whether in the form of a colour or otherwise) is used to provide any information on the label of a medical device, an explanation of the symbol or code shall be provided.