The Problems with Online Health Product Sales: How can Regulations be Improved?

Yi Jing Sng (), Daryl Kwok (), Eugene Goh (), Annie Tan (), Jessica Teo () and Cheng Leng Chan ()
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Yi Jing Sng: Health Sciences Authority
Daryl Kwok: Health Sciences Authority
Eugene Goh: Health Sciences Authority
Annie Tan: Health Sciences Authority
Jessica Teo: Health Sciences Authority
Cheng Leng Chan: Health Sciences Authority

Drug Safety, 2024, vol. 47, issue 6, No 3, 529-533

Abstract: Abstract With the rapid proliferation of online businesses, national authorities are facing challenges managing the online supply of illegal health products due to the anonymity of the internet, increasing number of global syndicates, new technologies, and inability to enforce against overseas sellers. This paper describes these challenges and the Health Sciences Authority’s regulatory approaches to tackle the online sales of illegal health products. These include partnering with platform administrators to remove illegal online postings, leveraging technological tools and relevant legislation, empowering consumers to make informed decisions, and fostering closer collaborations across different jurisdictions to combat online pharmaceutical crimes.

Date: 2024
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