Reduce Unnecessary Packaging in ART Kits Given Their Extensive Use

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Health given the rapid increase in the use of antigen rapid test (ART) for self-testing, whether the Government will consider working with the ART kits manufacturers to reduce and streamline the amount of unnecessary packaging used in these kits.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: To minimise the risk of contamination and leakage, manufacturers pack the various components of ART kits individually. Nevertheless, MOH will work closely with MSE to encourage manufacturers to reduce ART packaging and to move towards more environmentally-sustainable packaging, where feasible.