I. Beverage Classification Standards

The beverage grading system requires freshly prepared drinks to be classified into four grades—"A," "B," "C," or "D"—based on their sugar and saturated fat content. This grading framework encourages the production and consumption of healthier beverage options while providing consumers with clearer nutritional information to help them make healthier choices.

(1) Beverages with lower sugar content and saturated fat will be classified as "A" or "B" grade.
(2) Beverages with higher sugar content and saturated fat are classified as "C" or "D" grades.

The new regulations also make clear requirements for the labeling and advertising of beverages to ensure that consumers obtain correct health information.

(1) Beverages rated as "C" or "D" must clearly display their nutritional grade at the point of sale.
(2) Industry participants may use simplified Nutri-Grade labels on menus offering multiple beverage options, but labeling is optional for beverages rated "A" or "B".
(3) For ingredients added to freshly prepared beverages (such as tapioca pearls, jelly, etc.), their sugar content must be clearly indicated.
(4) The strictest regulation is the prohibition of advertisements for "Grade D" beverages, which means that high-sugar and high-fat drinks will not be allowed to be marketed.

The implementation of this system may have a profound impact on the beverage industry:

(1) Enhanced Health Awareness:Consumers will pay more attention to the nutritional value when choosing beverages, which may lead to an increase in the demand for healthy beverages.
(2) Industry Adjustment:Beverage producers may need to adjust their product formulas to meet higher health standards.
(3) Marketing Transformation:Since advertisements for "D"-rated beverages are prohibited, companies may need to explore new marketing strategies.

Singapores beverage grading system (Nutri-Grade) is an important public health initiative aimed at promoting healthier consumption choices by providing more nutritional information and strict advertising restrictions. This may not only change consumers beverage choices, but also prompt the beverage industry to develop in a more healthy and transparent direction.