In a bid to eradicate e-vaporisers (vape), especially those containing etomidate, dedicated disposal bins will be placed at 24 locations across Singapore from Friday (25 July).
Source: Joint statement by HSA, MOH & PA
Those who voluntarily dispose of their vapes or seek help for quitting will not face any penalties.
In a joint statement on Friday (25 July), the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Ministry of Health (MOH), and People’s Association (PA) announced the campaign called “Bin the Vape”.
As part of the initiative, vape disposal bins will be placed at 23 Community Clubs (CC) and one Residents’ Network Centre.
The full list of vape disposal bins can be found here.
The agencies stated that more bins will be progressively placed at locations such as Institutes of Higher Learning.
Meanwhile, vape users who require support for quitting may approach the following agencies:
Vape users who voluntarily dispose of their devices or seek support for quitting will not face any penalties.
Earlier this week, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced that MOH is working with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to list etomidate as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA).
The reclassification is slated to take place within “a few weeks”.
Those found contravening MDA will be subject to supervision and mandatory rehabilitation.
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Featured image adapted from HSA, MOH & PA.