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.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , drinks , labels , sugar

Next In Aseanplus News

Jakarta’s minimum wage bump faces disappointed labourers
'Grey grub nest' and 'rat nest': Thai parliament press corps hands out 2025 nicknames
Ceasefire does not mean Cambodia has abandoned right to self-defence: Hun Manet
Myanmar pro-military party 'winning' junta-run poll first phase: Source
Dam safety tops agenda at Lao Dam Association’s annual conference
Domestic tourism in Vietnam sees strong uptick ahead of New Year holiday
Perlis MB and exco team to take pay cuts to ease state’s financial burden
Cops bust 17 gang members linked to robberies and at least two murders
Labuan Customs seizes 55 vehicles worth RM7.12mil
More than 1,100 Bruneians meet Brunei royal couple in London

Others Also Read