Any food businesses offering prepacked food for sale in Singapore must comply with SFA’s labelling requirements. As consumers rely on labels to make informed decisions when buying food products, it is important for food businesses to provide adequate and accurate information on the food labels.
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The term ‘food label’ refers to any tag, brand, mark, statement in words, pictures, or diagrams that is on, attached to, used, displayed in connection with or accompanying any food or package containing food.
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Last Updated 28 May 2026
The food label is one of the most important and direct ways for sellers to communicate product information to buyers.
It is also one of the primary ways for consumers to differentiate between foods and brands to make informed choices at the point of sale.
The food labels also help consumers to identify a food product or ingredient in the event of a food safety incident.
The regulation of food labels enables consumers to make informed decisions about their food choices and also protects public health. This is in line with the principles of international food standards.
SFA takes reference from the international food standards-setting body, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), when reviewing the labelling requirements for Singapore.
All food businesses offering prepacked food for sale in Singapore must comply with the Food Regulations, including the labelling requirements.
The labelling requirements consist of:
Please refer to A Guide to Food Labelling and Advertisements for a comprehensive understanding of the labelling requirements. As of 2 May 2024, regulatory control on nutrition labelling nutrition and health claims are regulated by the Ministry of Health and the Health Promotion Board.
Food (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (with effect from 30 January 2026)
Please refer to Briefing Deck for Amendments to Labelling Requirements for Prepacked Food for details.
All prepacked food products for sale in Singapore must be labelled according to the general labelling requirements of the Food Regulations.
Prepacked food products refer to food products that are packed in a wrapper or container in advance, before being put up for sale. Examples include canned food, pasteurised milk, potato chips, cooking oil and flour.
The labelling requirements only apply to prepacked food. However, food businesses offering non-prepacked food should still provide the information typically found on food labels to consumers upon request.
For example, allergen information can be communicated through various means, such as on the menu or standees that can be displayed at the food premises.
Non-prepacked foods include:
Step 1: Check if your product must comply with the labelling requirements
Step 2: Ensure the labels on your products comply
You can contact any of SFA’s appointed labelling consultants from the Institutes of Higher Learning if you require any assistance. They provide consultation services to food businesses on food labels and advertisements to help them comply with SFA's Food Regulations.
Please contact the consultants directly for details on the services they provide and the fees (if any).
| Name of Institute of Higher Learning | Contact details |
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| Nanyang Polytechnic | Ms Dong Xin
Labelling consultants
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| Republic Polytechnic | Mr Eric Kwek Telephone: 66971788
Labelling Consultants
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| Singapore Polytechnic | Ms. Rena Low Telephone: 68707833
Labelling Consultants
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| Temasek Polytechnic | Ms Johanna Tan Telephone: 67806202
Labelling Consultants
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