'Not a magic bullet': Industry concern as Singapore mulls sugar tax and complete ban on higher-sugar drinks

By Pearly Neo

07-Jan-2019 - Last updated on 07-Jan-2019 at 01:36 GMT

The Ministry of Health Singapore (MOH) is considering multiple measures to reduce Singaporeans' sugar intake from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), including the introduction of a sugar tax and a complete higher-sugar drinks ban.

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'Not a magic bullet': Industry concern as Singapore mulls sugar tax and complete ban on higher-sugar drinks

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