Sugar Consumption Level Since Announcement of Nutri-grade Labelling Requirements for Beverages

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Health since the announcement of Nutri-Grade labelling requirements for beverages made on 30 December 2021, whether there is a reduction in sugar consumption through beverages and, if so, what is the reduction level.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Since the announcement of the Nutri-Grade measures in March 2020, sales of prepacked beverages with higher sugar content (Grades C and D) have fallen from 49% of all prepacked beverages sold in 2019, to 40% in 2021. This is likely due to reformulation by manufacturers and change in demand from consumers.