Tag: BHSC
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Singapore Strengthens Medication Delivery Standards with Revised SS644:2025
10 November 2025 marked another key milestone in Singapore’s healthcare standardisation journey with the successful completion of the SS644:2025 Virtual Workshop – Guidelines for the Supply and Delivery of Medication. The workshop, organised by the Centre of Regulatory Excellence – Standards Development Organisation (CoRE-SDO), brought together healthcare leaders, logistics experts, and policymakers to…
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Singapore Advances Digital Health Interoperability and Remote Clinical Monitoring with New National Standards
Singapore marked a new chapter in its digital health journey with the launch of SS 719:2025 Guidelines on data standards (terminology) to support interoperability of healthcare system records and SS 720:2025 Remote clinical monitoring – API standard for information exchange and data standards. These two milestones aim to propel healthcare interoperability, empowering seamless, secure, and…
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Launch of SS 718:2025 – Raising the Standards in Edible Bird’s Nest Authentication
10 October 2025 marked a significant milestone in the local edible bird’s nest (EBN) scene in Singapore, as over fifty industry leaders, scientists, regulators, and innovators gathered for the official launch of SS 718:2025 – Non-destructive Authentication of Edible Bird’s Nest Using Near-infrared Spectroscopy, the nation’s first standard dedicated to…
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Singapore Launches Genomics Informatics Task Force to Pave Way for Precision Health Governance
Singapore has officially launched the Focus Group on Genomics Informatics (FG-GI), a strategic initiative under the BHSC, aimed at strengthening the nation’s capacity in genomic data governance and interoperability. The group convened under CoRE-SDO for its inaugural meeting on 17 July 2025, signalling a clear national commitment to shaping the…
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Global Experts Unite in Berlin to Advance Standardisation for Next-Gen Cancer Diagnostics
On 24-25 June 2025, a major milestone in biomedical innovation was achieved as global experts gathered for the inaugural Project Team Meeting of ISO/AWI 25725 — launching a pioneering initiative to standardise the design and workflow requirements for in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) in next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based oncology applications. Held in…
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Singapore Honours Outstanding Contributors to Biomedical and Health Standards
During March 2025, Singapore celebrated the champions of its national standardisation landscape at the FY2024 Quality & Standards (Q&S) Partner Appreciation Awards, recognising individuals who have driven excellence across the biomedical-health sector. Enterprise Singapore’s Top Honours Hosted by Enterprise Singapore, in partnership with the Singapore Standards Council (SSC) and Singapore…
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Third Round of Technical Committee Meetings Drives Progress and Collaboration
Singapore’s drive to lead in biomedical and healthcare standards took a new step forward during the third round of Technical Committee (TC) meetings held between February and March 2025. Convened under the Biomedical and Health Standards Committee (BHSC), the sessions spotlighted major standardisation planning in AI, genomics, medical devices, laboratory…
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Launch of SS 705:2024 – A New Chapter in Antimicrobial Protection Standards
Over fifty industry leaders, scientists, regulators, and innovators gathered on 4 April 2025 for a landmark occasion—the official launch of SS 705:2024, Singapore’s first comprehensive standard to assess the durability and efficacy of antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal surface disinfectants and coatings on non-porous materials. This invitation-only event, organised by the…
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BHSC Charts Bold Course for 2025
The Biomedical and Health Standards Committee (BHSC) convened its 14th meeting on 24 January 2025, bringing together key leaders in healthcare industry, biomedical research, and regulatory affairs. The discussions, opened by Chair Dr Yong Chern Chet, centred on strategic initiatives to align Singapore’s health standards with global advancements, particularly in…
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Focus Group Advances Work on AI Standards in Healthcare at 2nd Meeting
The Focus Group for AI in Healthcare (FG-AI) held its second meeting on 10 January 2025, bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, R&D, and academia to advance AI standardisation in healthcare. FG Convenor A/Prof Liu Nan highlighted the group’s role in identifying gaps in AI-related regulations, guidelines, and standards. Members…