Nutrition News: Label Action on “Nutri-Grade” Drinks

The Singapore Ministry of Health is consulting over the introduction of new labelling requirements and advertising prohibition to be introduced at the end of 2022.

The proposals relate to “Nutri-Grade” beverages sold in Singapore in prepacked form and from automatic beverage dispensers.

Nutri-Grade beverages include, but are not limited to, soft drinks, milk and milk beverages, cultured milk/yoghurt drinks, and 3-in-1 or 2-in-1 instant powdered beverages.

It is an established fact that high sugar intake is linked to increased risk of obesity and diabetes.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to take action to reduce individuals’ intake of sugar to as low as possible.

Advocacy Action: Have any assessments been made about the impact of Nutri-Grade drinks in your country? Is your Government following the advice of the World Health Organisation?