Explicit Age-based and Marketing Restrictions in Upcoming Regulations for Blind Boxes

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs in view of the plan to regulate blind boxes for gambling inducement risks (a) whether the Ministry will consider proposing explicit age-based restrictions or marketing limits targeting children; and (b) how does the Ministry assess the potential impact on minors’ consumption behaviour.

Mr K Shanmugam: The Member may refer to the reply to Parliamentary Question No 11, asked by Ms Hazlina Abdul Halim, for the Sitting on 2 March 2026. [Please refer to "Measures, Penalties and Enforcement Contained in Upcoming Regulations of Sale of Blind Boxes", Official Report, 2 March 2026, Vol 96, Issue 22, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]