Health Supplement Notification in Singapore

Companies looking to market health supplement products in Singapore must comply with HSA’s notification requirements before their products can be supplied locally. Unlike prescription medicines, health supplements are regulated under a different framework, but this does not mean the process is any less stringent. Ensuring full compliance is essential to avoid product recalls, shipment delays, or enforcement actions.

Here’s what you need to know:

Notification vs. Registration – What’s the Difference?

Unlike pharmaceuticals, health supplements in Singapore do not undergo product registration. Instead, companies are required to submit a notification to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) to confirm that their products meet regulatory guidelines. This includes compliance with safety, quality, labelling, and advertising requirements.

Why Notification is Mandatory for Health Supplements

While not as intensive as registration, notification ensures public safety by enforcing product accountability. It allows HSA to keep track of health supplements available on the market and to act swiftly if adverse events occur. Failing to notify can lead to enforcement actions, including product seizure or removal from sale.

Applicable Categories

The notification framework applies to a broad range of products, including but not limited to:

– Vitamins and minerals
– Probiotics and prebiotics
– Functional supplements such as collagen, glucosamine, and antioxidants
– Herbal preparations and botanical extracts

We help assess whether your product qualifies under the health supplement category in Singapore, and support the necessary documentation.

Who Needs This Service?

This service is designed to assist a wide range of businesses bringing health supplements into the Singapore market.

Overseas Supplement Brands

International brands planning to enter the Singapore market must comply with local HSA requirements. We help bridge the regulatory gap with full support from start to finish.

Local Importers/Distributors

If you are distributing or importing supplements locally, you’re responsible for product compliance, even if you’re not the manufacturer. We assist with notification and ensure documentation is in order before your products hit the shelves.

E-commerce Supplement Sellers Entering Singapore

Online sellers looking to expand into Singapore need to understand that local regulations still apply. Whether you operate via your own website or a third-party platform, notification with HSA is essential to prevent customs clearance issues and delivery disruptions.

Contract Manufacturers and Private Label Owners

If you’re planning to outsource manufacturing or sell under a house brand, we help ensure that your product labels, claims, and formulation comply with the health supplement standards in Singapore before going to market.

What’s Included in the Service?

Our Health Supplement Notification Service is designed to streamline the compliance process with practical, hands-on regulatory support.

Gap Analysis of Technical Documents

We start by reviewing your product documentation, such as ingredient lists, product labels, claims, and specifications, to identify any discrepancies with HSA’s requirements. You’ll receive a clear checklist of what needs to be updated.

Submission with HSA

Once all documents are aligned, we prepare and submit the product notification to HSA on your behalf. Our regulatory team ensures that the submission is complete and accurately reflects your product’s formulation and intended use.

End-to-End Support

From the moment you engage our team to the point of successful notification, we remain your point of contact. Need help responding to HSA queries, updating documentation, or planning to launch more products? We’re here to assist every step of the way.

Post-Notification Compliance

Our support doesn’t end with the submission. We continue advise on advertising compliance, labelling updates, and market surveillance to help you maintain a strong, compliant presence in Singapore’s health supplement market.