Manufacture of medical disposables and surgical supplies
This sub-class includes the manufacture of surgical appliances and/or supplies. Units in this sub-class include the manufacture of: - surgical drapes and/or sterile string and/or tissue - surgical dressing, medical wadding and/or bandages - syringes, needles, catheters, cannula, tubes etc. - medical test kits and/or diagnostic preparations (e.g., pregnancy test kits) - medical fluid administration sets - individual protective masks (e.g., FFP2, FFP3, surgical masks) - orthopaedic shoes
Licences & Permits
4 licences apply to businesses in this SSIC code depending on the specific activities you conduct. Most are activity-triggered — a holding company in 64, for example, only needs a Banking Licence if it actually conducts banking.
The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices (CLS(MD)) is a joint initiative by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Ministry of Health (MOH), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), and Synapxe as part of efforts to improve medical device cybersecurity. Under the voluntary CLS(MD), medical devices are rated according to 4 levels of cybersecurity provisions and assessments. The cybersecurity label for medical devices would provide an indication of the level of security in medical devices. The scheme seeks to incentivise manufacturers to adopt a security-by-design approach, and to enable consumers and healthcare providers to make more informed decisions about the use of such devices. The scope of the CLS(MD) applies to medical devices as described in the First Schedule of the Health Product Act (Cap122D, 2008 Rev Ed) and have any of the following characteristics: Handles personal identifiable information (PII) and clinical data and has the ability to collect, store, process, or transfer such data; Connects to other devices, systems, and services - Has the ability to communicate using wired and / or wireless communication protocols through a network of connections. For more information please visit: CSA website
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Processing
- 1 day
Prerequisites (5)
- Declaration of Conformity
- To declare that the device met with the relevant cybersecurity level security provision.
- Supporting Evidence Document
- To provide evidence that demonstrates the product's compliance with requirements.
- Download application templates here.
The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices (CLS(MD)) is a joint initiative by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Ministry of Health (MOH), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), and Synapxe as part of efforts to improve medical device cybersecurity. Under the voluntary CLS(MD), medical devices are rated according to 4 levels of cybersecurity provisions and assessments. The cybersecurity label for medical devices would provide an indication of the level of security in medical devices. The scheme seeks to incentivise manufacturers to adopt a security-by-design approach, and to enable consumers and healthcare providers to make more informed decisions about the use of such devices. The scope of the CLS(MD) applies to medical devices as described in the First Schedule of the Health Product Act (Cap122D, 2008 Rev Ed) and have any of the following characteristics: Handles personal identifiable information (PII) and clinical data and has the ability to collect, store, process, or transfer such data; Connects to other devices, systems, and services - Has the ability to communicate using wired and / or wireless communication protocols through a network of connections. For more information please visit: CSA website
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Processing
- 2 days
Prerequisites (5)
- Declaration of Conformity
- To declare that the device met with the relevant cybersecurity level security provision.
- Supporting Evidence Document
- To provide evidence that demonstrates the product's compliance with requirements.
- Download application templates here.
The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices (CLS(MD)) is a joint initiative by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Ministry of Health (MOH), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), and Synapxe as part of efforts to improve medical device cybersecurity. Under the voluntary CLS(MD), medical devices are rated according to 4 levels of cybersecurity provisions and assessments. The cybersecurity label for medical devices would provide an indication of the level of security in medical devices. The scheme seeks to incentivise manufacturers to adopt a security-by-design approach, and to enable consumers and healthcare providers to make more informed decisions about the use of such devices. The scope of the CLS(MD) applies to medical devices as described in the First Schedule of the Health Product Act (Cap122D, 2008 Rev Ed) and have any of the following characteristics: Handles personal identifiable information (PII) and clinical data and has the ability to collect, store, process, or transfer such data; Connects to other devices, systems, and services - Has the ability to communicate using wired and / or wireless communication protocols through a network of connections. For more information please visit: CSA website
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Processing
- 1 month
Prerequisites (5)
- Declaration of Conformity
- To declare that the device met with the relevant cybersecurity level security provision.
- Supporting Evidence Document
- To provide evidence that demonstrates the product's compliance with requirements.
- Download application templates here.
The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices (CLS(MD)) is a joint initiative by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Ministry of Health (MOH), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), and Synapxe as part of efforts to improve medical device cybersecurity. Under the voluntary CLS(MD), medical devices are rated according to 4 levels of cybersecurity provisions and assessments. The cybersecurity label for medical devices would provide an indication of the level of security in medical devices. The scheme seeks to incentivise manufacturers to adopt a security-by-design approach, and to enable consumers and healthcare providers to make more informed decisions about the use of such devices. The scope of the CLS(MD) applies to medical devices as described in the First Schedule of the Health Product Act (Cap122D, 2008 Rev Ed) and have any of the following characteristics: Handles personal identifiable information (PII) and clinical data and has the ability to collect, store, process, or transfer such data; Connects to other devices, systems, and services - Has the ability to communicate using wired and / or wireless communication protocols through a network of connections. For more information please visit: CSA website
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Processing
- 3 months
Prerequisites (5)
- Declaration of Conformity
- To declare that the device met with the relevant cybersecurity level security provision.
- Supporting Evidence Document
- To provide evidence that demonstrates the product's compliance with requirements.
- Download application templates here.
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Tax Incentives & Schemes
5 schemes that businesses in this SSIC code may qualify for. Eligibility is case-by-case — talk to the relevant authority.
Development & Expansion Incentive (DEI)
Eligibility: Existing activity in Singapore expanding into substantially new capability or capacity. Discretionary, EDB-administered.
Land Intensification Allowance (LIA)
Eligibility: Industrial site achieving Singapore's higher Gross Plot Ratio benchmarks for the activity.
Pioneer Certificate Incentive (PC)
Eligibility: Substantial new economic activity in Singapore: substantial fixed-asset investment, technology spillovers, and new-to-Singapore expertise. Approved on a discretionary, case-by-case basis.
Partial Tax Exemption (PTE)
Eligibility: Singapore tax-resident company.
Start-Up Tax Exemption (SUTE)
Eligibility: Newly incorporated SG-resident company, ≤ 20 individual shareholders (or one corporate holding ≥ 10%), not in investment-holding or property-development.
Note for SSIC : Excludes 64202 investment holding & 41001/68101 property development
Worth applying for any of these?
We screen eligibility and shape the application — most schemes are discretionary and need a substantive activity case.
Foreign Worker Levies
This SSIC code falls under MOM's Manufacturing sector for foreign-worker levy purposes. Levies below apply per worker per month, paid by the employer in addition to salary.
S Pass
| Tier | Monthly | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | SGD 550 | Up to 18% of total workforce |
Work Permit
| Tier | Monthly | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Higher-skilled (Tier 1) | SGD 250 | Up to 25% of total workforce |
| Basic (Tier 1) | SGD 370 | Up to 25% |
| Basic (Tier 2) | SGD 470 | 25–50% |
| Basic (Tier 3) | SGD 650 | >50% (up to DRC) |
Hiring foreign workers in this sector?
We handle Work Permit, S Pass, and EP applications alongside the incorporation — and check Dependency Ratio Ceilings before you commit headcount.
Levies and Dependency Ratio Ceilings are reviewed periodically by MOM (rates above effective 2024-09-01).
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