Is chewing gum banned in Singapore?

Answer 1

While the sale and import of Chewing Gum is prohibited, consumption is not. So you could head to Johor, get some gum and come back to Singapore and be fine. Even if it gets spotted by customs, in most cases provided you don't bring in too much gum and don't make it too obvious they will close one eye (according to anecdotes from people I know). You should chew it in private though, and definitely do not spit on the floor because you will get fined $700 and may be forced to do community service.

Answer 2

Yes, the official chewing gum ban became active in 1992 with the acceptance of the Control of Manufacture Act (Singapore Statute Chapter 57) that restricted the use, distribution and trade of all kinds of chewing gums. The basis for this action was that the government thought it was an unwarranted expense to clean it from public places.

Import of all kinds of chewing gums ceased immediately after the control was enacted, but a minor window remained in place for local stores to sell their dwindling stock.

Police enforce strict measurements or punishment for anyone who defaces public areas with chewing gum, food waste, or spitting.

In 2004, international pressure from United States brought the change in the law that reinstated the legal use of some small amounts of therapeutic dental chewing gums. Their use is heavily regulated and gum has to be purchased directly from a dentist or doctor.

Answer 3

Yes