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The information below outlines the revised Nutri-Grade labelling requirements proposed to take effect from mid-2027. Please note that these regulations are subject to change. We recommend checking back regularly for the latest updates (last updated on 25 Apr 2025). To view the current Nutri-Grade regulations for beverages, please click HERE.
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Specifications for Nutri-Grade Labelling
Explore our infographics to gain a clear and practical understanding of the revised Nutri-Grade specifications for sodium, sugar and saturated fat across regulated food and beverage categories. These visuals are designed for quick reference and to support informed labelling decisions.
If navigating these requirements feels overwhelming, reach out to TEL Expert Solutions. Our experts are here to simplify the process and ensure your product labels are accurate, compliant and ready for market.
CATEGORIES OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES FOR NUTRI-GRADE LABELLING
BEVERAGES
SALT
OIL
SAUCE AND PASTE
SEASONING
INSTANT NOODLE
CATEGORY
BEVERAGES
BEVERAGES
includes, but not limited to, pre-packaged and freshly prepared beverages
CATEGORY
SALT
SALT AND SALT SUBSTITUTES
includes, but not limited to, table salt, iodised salt, fluoridated iodised salt, salt flakes, fine salt, coarse salt, rock salt, kosher salt, sea salt, himalayan pink salt, fleur de sel, sodium chloride, reduced-sodium salt and K-salt
CATEGORY
OIL
COOKING OIL
includes, but not limited to, coconut oil, cotton seed oil, groundnut oil, linseed oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, olive oil, palm oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soya bean oil, sunflower seed oil, vegetable oil, blended oils, infused oil and flavoured oil
CATEGORY
SAUCE AND PASTE
LIGHT AND FLAVOURED SOYA SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, light soya sauce, light soy sauce, seasoned soy sauce and infused soy sauce.
DARK SOYA SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, dark soya sauce and dark soy sauce
SWEET SOYA SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, sweet soya sauce and sweet soy sauce
BEAN PASTE
includes, but not limited to, soya bean paste, soy bean paste, black bean paste, broad bean paste, dou jiang (豆酱), doubanjiang (豆瓣酱), doenjang (된장) and miso (みそ or 味噌)
OYSTER SAUCE AND SUBSTITUTES
includes, but not limited to, oyster sauce, oyster-flavoured sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, abalone sauce and scallop sauce.
FISH SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, sauces obtained from fermentation of a mixture of fish, salt and other ingredients, yu lu (鱼露), nuoc mam (Nước chấm), nam pla (น้ำปลา), patis (patís), shottsuru (塩魚汁) and padaek (ປາແດກ).
KETCHUP AND BROWN SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, tomato ketchup, pineapple ketchup, banana ketchup, fruit ketchups, brown sauce, barbeque sauce, worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, demi-glace, curry-flavoured sauce and gravy.
CHILLI AND HOT SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, chilli sauce, sweet thai chili sauce, tabasco sauce, peri-peri sauce, sriracha chili sauce, garlic chilli sauce, hot pepper sauce and suki sauce.
Asian Savoury Sauce and Mix
includes, but not limited to, black pepper sauce, black bean sauce, sambal, belacan, wasabi, gochujang, XO sauce, oil-based paste-like sambal, convenience paste, laksa paste, mee siam paste and rendang paste
ASIAN SWEET SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, rojak sauce, plum sauce, yusheng sauce, sweet and sour sauce, lemon sauce and tamarind sauce
RECIPE MIX (CUBE)
includes, but not limited to, japanese curry cubes
EMULSIFIED SAUCE AND DRESSING
includes, but not limited to, salad dressing, mayonnaise, tartar and hollandaise
TOMATO-BASED SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, bolognese sauce, tomato purees and tomato pastes
NON-TOMATO-BASED SAUCE
includes, but not limited to, aglio olio sauce, carbonana sauce, alfredo sauce, truffle sauce, pesto sauce and mentaiko sauce
MUSTARD
includes, but not limited to, mustard sauce, dijon mustard, hot mustard, yellow mustard, english mustard, honey mustard and spicy brown mustard
CATEGORY
SEASONING
SOUP AND BROTH (NON-CONCENTRATE)
includes, but not limited to, bouillon, broth, consommés, frozen broth and frozen soup
SOUP AND BROTH (DRY CONCENTRATE)
includes, but not limited to, bouillon powder, bouillon cubes, powdered condensed soups, stock cubes, stock powder, broth tablets and instant miso soup cubes
SOUP AND BROTH (LIQUID CONCENTRATE)
includes, but not limited to, condensed soups, concentrated broth, reduced hotpot broth and instant miso soup paste
HERB, SPICE AND SEASONING MIX
includes, but not limited to, basil, oregano, thyme, cumin powder, pepper powder, chili powder, paprika powder, biryani mix, barbeque seasoning, spice rub, steak spice and furikake
CATEGORY
INSTANT NOODLE
INSTANT NOODLE (DRY)
includes, but not limited to, instant fried noodles, instant mee goreng, instant char mee, instant mee pok, instant pasta, tomato macaroni, instant dry black pepper seafood noodles, instant salted egg noodles, instant dry braised meat noodles, stir fry tom yum noodles, jjajang ramyun, instant hot chicken noodles and yakisoba (焼きそば)
INSTANT NOODLE (SOUP)
includes, but not limited to, instant soup ramen, instant curry noodles, instant laksa, tom yam noodles, instant beehoon, instant glass noodles, instant potato vermicelli, instant mee suah, instant mala tang (麻辣烫), instant ramyun and instant japanese ramen (拉麺 or ラーメン)
