-
Categories
-
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
-
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
-
Food Additives
- Industrial Coatings
- Agrochemicals
- Dyes and Pigments
- Surfactant
- Flavors and Fragrances
- Chemical Reagents
- Catalyst and Auxiliary
- Natural Products
- Inorganic Chemistry
-
Organic Chemistry
-
Biochemical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
-
Cosmetic Ingredient
- Water Treatment Chemical
-
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Promotion
ECHEMI Mall
Wholesale
Weekly Price
Exhibition
News
-
Trade Service
Diabetes is a serious health problem in Singapore, and if nothing is done, the number of diabetic residents in Singapore is expected to reach 1 million
by 2050 。 To further curb the development of diabetes, the Singapore Government issued the Food Regulations (Amendment No.
2) (the "Amendment Ordinance") on 30 December 2021, requiring prepackaged beverages containing higher sugar and trans fats retailed in Singapore to bear the Nutri-Grade label and prohibiting advertisements related to "D" grade Nutri-Grade beverages
.
The amendment will come into operation
on 30 December 2022.
by 2050 。 To further curb the development of diabetes, the Singapore Government issued the Food Regulations (Amendment No.
2) (the "Amendment Ordinance") on 30 December 2021, requiring prepackaged beverages containing higher sugar and trans fats retailed in Singapore to bear the Nutri-Grade label and prohibiting advertisements related to "D" grade Nutri-Grade beverages
.
The amendment will come into operation
on 30 December 2022.
01
Applicable product range
The amendments apply to Nutri-Grade beverages
intended for retail sale in Singapore.
intended for retail sale in Singapore.
The main ones include:
a) pre-packaged ready-to-drink beverages, pre-packaged or made and sold in bottles, cans, cartons, bags or other similar containers;
b) pre-packaged powders or concentrates, reformulated or diluted with liquids before drinking as beverages;
c) Beverages sold by automatic beverage vending machines, including drinks sold by soda machines and automatic coffee machines
.
.
But excludes:
a) Beverages with an alcohol content of more than 0.
5% (v/v) at 20°C;
5% (v/v) at 20°C;
b) beverages hand-prepared at the place or place of sale, e.
g.
fresh beverages that are freshly prepared and packaged in catering establishments and can be taken away by the consumer or delivered to the consumer (e.
g.
bubble tea, coffee/tea, soy milk);
g.
fresh beverages that are freshly prepared and packaged in catering establishments and can be taken away by the consumer or delivered to the consumer (e.
g.
bubble tea, coffee/tea, soy milk);
c) Food for special purposes, such as infant formula, food for diabetics, etc
.
.
02
Nutri-Grade beverage grading system
Beverages can be divided into four color-coded grades according to the Nutri-Grade grading system: "A (dark green)", "B (light green)", "C (yellow)" or "D (red)
".
Among them, grade A represents the lowest sugar content and saturated fat, and grade D represents the highest
sugar content and saturated fat.
It is important to note that the total amount of sugar in Nutri-Grade beverages refers to any monosaccharides and disaccharides in the beverage, including novel sugars such as allulose and isomaltulose
.
Manufacturers, local importers and distributors must accurately determine the grade
of Nutri-Grade beverages in accordance with the provisions of the revised regulations.
The Nutri-Grade grading system is shown
in Table 1.
".
Among them, grade A represents the lowest sugar content and saturated fat, and grade D represents the highest
sugar content and saturated fat.
It is important to note that the total amount of sugar in Nutri-Grade beverages refers to any monosaccharides and disaccharides in the beverage, including novel sugars such as allulose and isomaltulose
.
Manufacturers, local importers and distributors must accurately determine the grade
of Nutri-Grade beverages in accordance with the provisions of the revised regulations.
The Nutri-Grade grading system is shown
in Table 1.
Table 1 Nutri-Grade grading system
03
Nutri-Grade logo and advertising restrictions
All Nutri-Grade beverages intended for retail sale in Singapore, regardless of grade, must be labelled on a Nutrition Facts Sheet
.
The Nutri-Grade badge is mandatory for beverages rated C and D, while healthier Class A and B beverages are voluntarily marked with the Nutri-Grade label
.
The Nutri-Grade mark must indicate the total sugar content
of the product.
Also, the Nutri-Grade flag can be horizontal or vertical, as shown
in Figure 1.
Singapore requires all media platforms (e.
g.
radio, television, online, print, etc.
) to prohibit ads for Nutri-Grade beverages rated "D
".
.
The Nutri-Grade badge is mandatory for beverages rated C and D, while healthier Class A and B beverages are voluntarily marked with the Nutri-Grade label
.
The Nutri-Grade mark must indicate the total sugar content
of the product.
Also, the Nutri-Grade flag can be horizontal or vertical, as shown
in Figure 1.
Singapore requires all media platforms (e.
g.
radio, television, online, print, etc.
) to prohibit ads for Nutri-Grade beverages rated "D
".
Figure 1 Nutri-Grade flag
Summary
At present, the trend of sugar reduction and sugar control has become more and more obvious worldwide, especially in the beverage industry
.
Singapore's new rules are in line with the world's megatrend of sugar reduction and control, helping consumers identify beverages with higher sugar content and saturated fat content, make smarter and healthier choices, and further promote a healthy diet for all
.
At the same time, the implementation of the new regulations will have a greater impact on food enterprises exporting to Singapore, and Food Partner Network reminds relevant export food enterprises to modify beverage product labels in time to comply with the requirements
of Singapore's new regulations.
Food Partner Network will also continue to pay attention to the revision of standards and regulations, and timely interpret and share important standard laws and policies
for the industry.
.
Singapore's new rules are in line with the world's megatrend of sugar reduction and control, helping consumers identify beverages with higher sugar content and saturated fat content, make smarter and healthier choices, and further promote a healthy diet for all
.
At the same time, the implementation of the new regulations will have a greater impact on food enterprises exporting to Singapore, and Food Partner Network reminds relevant export food enterprises to modify beverage product labels in time to comply with the requirements
of Singapore's new regulations.
Food Partner Network will also continue to pay attention to the revision of standards and regulations, and timely interpret and share important standard laws and policies
for the industry.
