Drink Labelling Takes Step Forward in Singapore

Drinks outlets in Singapore must label beverages high in sugar, saturated fat on their menus by the end of next year.

Beverage labelling is part of the country’s efforts to influence consumers diet and sugar intake as part of the government’s war on diabetes.

Advocacy Action: Could drink labelling help the fight against obesity and prevent diabetes in your country? Does your national diabetes promote the idea and could you assist in raising the matter in parliament if they do?