The key facts

  • From January 1, 2027, drinks with 5–8 g of sugar per 100 ml will receive a yellow label 'average amount of sugar', 8–11 g — an orange 'high' one, and over 11 g — a red one warning about the harm of frequent consumption
  • Labels must occupy at least 15% of the front of the packaging and be accompanied by a QR code with information on composition, calorie content and daily intake
  • The Food Safety Committee is tasked with approving a unified laboratory testing methodology by March 1, 2027

Draft resolution released for discussion

The Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan has published for public discussion a draft government resolution under which, from January 1, 2027, soft drinks produced in and imported into the country will be labeled depending on the amount of sugar in their composition. The labeling will be determined based on the total sugar content per 100 ml of the product.

Three levels of warnings

The draft provides for three categories of labels. With a sugar content of 5 to 8 grams per 100 ml, a black label 'AVERAGE AMOUNT OF SUGAR' on a yellow background is used. With 8–11 grams — a black label 'HIGH SUGAR CONTENT' on an orange background. With 11 grams and above — a white label 'VERY HIGH SUGAR CONTENT — FREQUENT CONSUMPTION IS HARMFUL TO HEALTH' on a red background.

Design requirements

According to the draft, warning labels must be placed on the front side of the packaging, occupy at least 15% of its total area, be made in contrasting colors and be clearly visible to the consumer at first glance. In addition, the packaging must contain a QR code with information about the product's composition, its calorie content and the daily intake norm.

Instructions to the Food Safety Committee

The draft instructs the Food Safety Committee to approve, by March 1, 2027, a unified methodology for laboratory testing of soft drinks, and by September 1, 2027, to conduct the relevant tests in accredited laboratories based on this methodology.