Why are beauty and wellness services not within the scope of the HCSA?
The Healthcare Services Act 2020 (HCSA) FAQs, Regulatory Scope of the HCSA
Beauty and wellness services are not within the scope of HCSA, as they do not diagnose, treat or manage a medical condition, disease, injury or disability and the risks to patient safety are low.
The public can lodge a complaint with MOH via email (MOH_QSM@moh.gov.sg) or phone (63259220) if they feel that these providers are providing or advertising any form of licensable healthcare services.
Related questions
Why are allied health, nursing, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) services in the scope of HCSA but not licensed for now?
There have been few cases of complaints over unlicensed aesthetics providers. Will aesthetics services be licensed under the HCSA?
Will beauty salons, massage parlours and spa providers be allowed to advertise their services for the treatment of specific conditions (e.g., skin problems)?
Why are concierge services, such as managed care organisations (MCOs) or third party administrators (TPAs), not regulated?
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