Nutri-Grade Grading System
Nutri-Grade Grading System (SSSIO)
(Nutri-Grade)
From mid-2027, the Ministry of Health (MOH) will expand Nutri-Grade labelling and advertising restrictions to prepacked salt, sauces, seasonings, instant noodles, and cooking oils (SSSIO) in retail settings. These products will be graded from A to D based on their sodium, sugar and/or saturated fat levels, with Grades C and D requiring front-of-pack labels. The updated label will indicate which nutrient determines the grade, while advertisements for Grade D products will be prohibited across both online and physical platforms.
More information can be found from HPB website – Measures for Nutri-Grade.
What is Nutri-Grade Grading System?
Prepacked products are those prepared and packaged in advance for sale, such as items in packets, bottles, cans, or jars. Nutri-Grade prepacked salt, sauces, seasonings, instant noodles, and cooking oils (SSSIO) in retail settings include:
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Sold by retail food businesses such as supermarkets, grocery stores, or e-commerce platforms.
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Sold from vending machines.
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Provided under a contract together with accommodation, services, or entertainment for an inclusive charge (e.g. hotels providing food as part of a room stay).
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Provided as part of services to:
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Patients in hospitals, hospices, or residential care facilities.
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Children or other individuals under custody or care by law.
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Prisoners or detainees in prisons or other detention facilities.
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Provided as workplace amenities (e.g. in office pantries).
Why is Nutri-Grade important?
Nutri-Grade labelling and advertising prohibition measures were developed to assist consumers identify salt, sauces, seasonings, instant noodles, and cooking oils (SSSIO) which are higher in sodium, sugar and/or saturated fat. Also, to reduce the influence of the advertisement of these SSSIO and to encourage more healthier choices by spurring industry reformulation.
What does an ISO consultant do?
Our consultants team have vast experience partnering with organizations of all sizes and from all sectors and can provide the resources that you need for successful implementation of measures for Nutri-Grade SSSIO.
Step 1:
Site visit to understand your business operation and product/ business nature.
Step 2:
Site consultation and identify SSSIO require to follow the measures of Nutri-Grade grading system.
Step 3:
Advise on nutrition information (e.g. energy value, protein, carbohydrate, total sugar, fat, sodium and saturated fat) for all Nutri-Grade SSSIO.
Step 4:
Determine Nutri-Grade grade for all SSSIO based on the calculated sodium, sugar and/or saturated fat.
Step 5:
Determine if the Nutri-Grade mark requires to be labelled next to the SSSIO products listed for sale.
We know the importance of understanding the context of your business to ensure the consultancy sessions are efficient and optimized. Our appointed consultants will have the required and relevant experience to support your business needs.
