Singapore to enforce label rules for drinks high in sugar, saturated fat

This is part of the Government's efforts to influence consumers' diet and sugar intake in order to win the war on diabetes. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Outlets selling freshly prepared drinks that have a very high level of sugar and saturated fat content must label them with a Nutri-Grade mark in their menus by the end of next year, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Thursday (Aug 11).

Such beverages include freshly brewed coffee, freshly squeezed juices and bubble tea.