OYK shared an important update.
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Shared an important update on our fight against chronic diseases at the
Singapore Heart Foundation’s (SHF) 55th Anniversary today.
From mid-2027, we will extend Nutri-Grade labelling to include sodium and saturated fats. This will apply to 23 sub-categories of prepacked products such as salt, sauces, seasonings, instant noodles, and cooking oils.
Products will be graded from ‘A’ to ‘D’, just like for sugar, but with each sub-category having its own set of threshold levels.
This recognises the diverse ways in which different products are used across cuisines and in varying quantities.
For example, soy sauce and fish sauce will have different grading thresholds — while fish sauce has a higher sodium content, it is typically used in smaller amounts. This approach will help consumers make healthier choices and encourage the industry to reformulate products to achieve better grades.
Ultimately, we are the most important factor in determining our own health. It starts with simple habits: stay physically active, sleep well, and watch our intake of the three S-es — sugar, sodium, and saturated fats.
Thank you to SHF for their important work in improving heart health, and I wish them a meaningful and enriching anniversary celebration.
