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BioGov Home Major Subject Areas Country Index of Topics Search BioGateway BioBasics BioStrategy BioRegulations BioGov		View Items View sites of special interest to… Bioethics Advisory Committee Singapore The Singapore Government recognises that the rational and responsible management of bioethical issues is integral and critical to Singapore's development effort in biomedical sciences. In December 2000, the Cabinet appointed the Bioethics Advisory Committee to address the potential ethical, legal and social issues arising from biomedical sciences research in Singapore.   Bioethics Advisory Committee - Consultation Papers Singapore Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Genetic Testing and Genetics Research Advancing the Framework of Ethics Governance for Human Research Human Tissue Research Consultation Paper Human Stem Cell Research Consultation Paper   Bioethics Advisory Committee - Reports Singapore Genetic Testing and Genetic Research Research Involving Human Subjects: Guidelines for IRBs Human Tissue Research Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Human Stem Cell Research, Reproductive and Therapeutic Cloning   Centre for Medical Device Regulation Singapore The Centre for Medical Device Regulation (CMDR) is entrusted with the responsibility of regulating medical device products placed on the Singapore market. Our objective is to safeguard public health and safety by implementing regulatory controls through a programme of pre-market assessment of devices, manufacturing controls and post-market vigilance.   Control of Cosmetics Products Singapore Arising from safety concerns and reports of adverse reactions resulting from the use of cosmetic products,  a framework for the regulation of cosmetic products is in place, in order to protect public health.   Control of Registrable Medicinal Products Singapore The Medicines Act requires all medicinal products sold in Singapore and manufactured locally for export to be licensed with the Centre for Drug Administration, Health Sciences Authority. The objective of this control is to ensure that medicines offered for sale are safe, efficacious and of good quality.   Environmental and Health Risks of GMOs and Derived Foods Singapore A list of frequently asked questions regarding environmental and health risks of GMOs and derived foods.   Frequently Asked Questions - Genetically Modified Foods (GMFs) Singapore A list of frequently asked questions and answers about genetically modified foods, including foods currently on the market, safety, labelling, and risks.   Frequently Asked Questions - Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Singapore A list of frequently asked questions regarding genetically modified organisms, including information on regulations and risks of GMOs.   Frequently Asked Questions - GM Animals Singapore A list of frequently asked questions regarding genetically modified animals, including how they're created, what they may be used for, and an ethical overview.   Genetic Modification Advisory Committee, Singapore Singapore The objective of this committee was to ensure public safety while allowing for the commercial use of GMOs and GMO-derived products by companies and research institutions, in compliance with international standards.   Singapore Guidelines on the Release of Agriculture-Related Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Singapore These Guidelines are established to ensure the safe movement and use in Singapore of agriculture-related GMOs.   The Singapore Biosafety Guidelines for Research on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Singapore A report overviewing the regulatory system for research on GMOs in Singapore.   DATE MODIFIED:  2006-10-26 Important Notices