The_King Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 SINGAPORE - From Dec 30, 2022, consumers will be able to easily check the nutrition value of pre-packaged drinks and those sold from automatic beverage dispensers, as new labelling regulations aimed at reducing Singaporeans' sugar intake kick in. Soft drinks, fruit juices and juice drinks, milk and yogurt drinks, and instant powdered beverages are among the products that will receive a "Nutri-Grade" rating, with grades ranging from A to D, with D being the unhealthiest, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Thursday (Dec 30). The drinks will be required to carry a nutrition label specifying the energy value and amounts of protein, carbohydrate, fat, total sugar and saturated fat. Retailers will also be largely banned from advertising D-grade drinks on all media platforms. These drinks can be advertised at points of sale, such as inside stores, but nowhere else. Drinks graded C or D will also be required to carry the Nutri-Grade mark on the front of the packaging, or in a prominent manner if sold online, in a vending machine or from a dispenser. MOH said the changes are intended to help consumers identify beverages that are higher in sugar and saturated fat, and make more informed, healthier choices; reduce the influence of advertising on consumer preferences; and spur industry reformulation. The move to introduce the new requirements was first announced by the MOH in October 2019. In making the decision, the ministry said it had considered feedback from the public, industry and expert stakeholders, and reviewed existing overseas and local evidence. The MOH said high sugar intake is linked to increased risk of obesity and diabetes and there is no nutritional need for any sugar in a person's diet, according to the World Health Organisation. The ministry also noted that Singaporeans consume on average 60g or 12 teaspoons of sugar a day. More than half of this sugar comes from beverages, of which 64 per cent are pre-packaged, it added. The regulations were published in the Government Gazette on Thursday and will come into force 12 months later. The MOH said this will give the drinks industry more time to comply with the requirements and reformulate their products to increase the range and variety of healthier choices for Singaporeans. Non-compliance with the new provisions will constitute an offence punishable with a fine not exceeding $1,000, once they come into effect. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, the fine may go up to $2,000. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamfer Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I see sugar tax coming after this label thing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 2 hours ago, chamfer said: I see sugar tax coming after this label thing. then human will eat more aspartame. 0 gram mean no tax which is worst? aspartame or sugar = those that like soda GG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamfer Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 9 hours ago, The_King said: then human will eat more aspartame. 0 gram mean no tax which is worst? aspartame or sugar = those that like soda GG I rather eat natural than artifical chemical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 hour ago, chamfer said: I rather eat natural than artifical chemical. Same but i suspect they will use use the cheaper fructose corn syrup and tried to mixes with aspartame to make it cheaper. In less they have soda in 100% pure steiva. I sure drink 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 11:21 PM, chamfer said: I see sugar tax coming after this label thing. limpeh me actually support sugar tax but this sugar tax must be going only towards diabetes treatment and nothing else. it shld not be used as a revenue raiser. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamfer Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, socrates469bc said: limpeh me actually support sugar tax but this sugar tax must be going only towards diabetes treatment and nothing else. it shld not be used as a revenue raiser. U no go into civil service or be a policy maker is a waste of talent. Too bad govt no take note of your talent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, chamfer said: U no go into civil service or be a policy maker is a waste of talent. Too bad govt no take note of your talent. Towkay me monday-friday 8 am-6pm is here. Please sign in or sign up for an account to view this content. then monday-thurs 7pm-6am is here. fri after 6pm to next mon 6am is here. Please sign in or sign up for an account to view this content. wahahahahahaha Edited January 2, 2022 by socrates469bc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 On 1/1/2022 at 1:26 AM, The_King said: then human will eat more aspartame. 0 gram mean no tax which is worst? aspartame or sugar = those that like soda GG Just like tax fuel... Ppl go EV but no one tot of wat will happen to batteries 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, XianGe said: Just like tax fuel... Ppl go EV but no one tot of wat will happen to batteries even more kumgong is people dont even think of where the electricity is coming from or physical physics. they think the batteries r like the energon cubes in transformers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 49 minutes ago, socrates469bc said: even more kumgong is people dont even think of where the electricity is coming from or physical physics. they think the batteries r like the energon cubes in transformers. Even energon cubes need get power 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, socrates469bc said: even more kumgong is people dont even think of where the electricity is coming from or physical physics. they think the batteries r like the energon cubes in transformers. there a kumgong who tell me this. router even if nv use say to turn on 24/7 and do the math 20w x 24 hrs x 30 days x 27c per kWh = $3.88 per month. knn what $3.88 per month, what 30days. i on 24/7 for 1 month? count 1 yr or 10yr la. talk talk, pay me money la limpeh give him my math. dont just talk and told me to on 24/7, money who pay? i waiting for him to pay $611 for 10yr just to on 24/7. ONTs and routers are meant to be turned on only when i need them Say let: Now is for 20w for 24 hr = 0.48kWh = @ 0.2722c per kWh is $4.05per month = $48.60 per year i can pay half a year of my hp bill. next year GST 9% Now is for 20w for 24 hr = 0.48kWh = @ 0.2772c per kWh is $4.12per month = $49.49 per year i can pay half a year of my hp bill + a quick few bus stop ride to interchange that is based on the Electricity tariff for now. so who want to give me $48.60 per year to switch on 24/7 my ONTs and routers? BTW add 5% for inflation. that mean for 10yr + 5% inflation + GST at 7%= 48.60 51.03 53.58 56.26 59.07 62.02 65.12 68.38 71.80 75.39 total just to switch on 24/7 even when i not using it $611.25 So any taker? lai lai lai give me free money for 10yr to switch on my ONTs and routers 24/7 for only $611.25 Bonus for you as i only add inflation Excluding the ever changing Electricity tariff. Edited January 2, 2022 by The_King 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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