Proposed measures to reduce sugar intake from pre-packaged drinks
On Tuesday (4 December), the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Promotion Board (HPB) proposed new measures to reduce sugar intake from pre-packaged, sugar-sweetened beverages, as part of Singapore’s War on Diabetes. From 4 December 2018 to 25 January 2019, MOH and HPB will be conducting a public consultation to seek feedback on four proposed measures: A nationwide ban on the sale of higher-sugar, pre-packaged beverages, A tax on manufacturers and importers of such beverages, Extended advertising regulations for these beverages beyond the current voluntary guidelines, and Mandatory front-of-packRead more
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