Singapore's sugary drink restrictions will not help citizens' health

Nutri-Grade labels stigmatize healthy drinks and promote confusion

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Beverage manufacturers have already pledged to reduce sugar content. © AP

Matt Kovac is Executive Director of trade body Food Industry Asia.

Singapore's fight against diabetes is ramping up. The Ministry of Health has announced that, by the end of 2021, prepackaged nonalcoholic drinks in Singapore with a high sugar or saturated fat content will have to display new color-coded nutrient-summary labels, with grades ranging from A to D.

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