Living healthy in Singapore - Coffee, tea or coconut shake? Easier to choose healthier one from Dec 30

The rules apply to drinks not just sold by food outlets and caterers, but also served in hotels and workplaces. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE: Consumers will be able to find out the amount of sugar and saturated fats in freshly prepared drinks from Dec 30, when Nutri-Grade labelling requirements and advertising prohibitions kick in.

The new measures, announced in February and June, will apply to drinks both sold in retail settings – such as food and beverage outlets – and served in non-retail settings, including hotels, workplaces, childcare facilities, and educational and healthcare institutions, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Dec 29.