Strengthening legislation on vapes by extending classification of etomidate and related analogues as Class C controlled drugs

Mr Ng Shi Xuan: To ask the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs whether the Ministry plans to extend the classification of etomidate and its analogues as Class C controlled drugs pending the Ministry of Health strengthening existing legislation to deal with vapes.

Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs:

1. The Ministry of Health (MOH) is finalising its proposed legislative amendments and will table it in Parliament within the first half of 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs will extend the listing of etomidate as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, until MOH's bill comes into force.