Evaluating the Impact of Singapore's Nutri-Grade Beverage Labels on Prepackaged Beverage Purchases and Product Nutrient Composition: A Before-After Study, 2019-2024.
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Abstract
In December 2022, Singapore implemented mandatory Nutri-Grade front-of-pack labels for beverages. Using household scanner data (April 2019-March 2024), we evaluated changes in sugar purchases and product formulation. Households reduced sugar purchases by 3.1 grams per day (-18%), and purchases of unhealthy beverages fell 44%. Reformulation and reassortment lowered sugar content by 1.16 grams per 100 milliliters (-21%) but increased sweetener and lactose use. Higher-income and nutritionally literate households showed larger reductions. Findings support mandatory labeling but highlight equity concerns and supplier substitution risks. (<i>Am J Public Health</i>. 2026;116(7):893-897. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308476).
Medical subject headings
- Food Labeling
- Beverages
- Nutritive Value
- Consumer Behavior