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Indonesia to Introduce Color-Coded Food Labels by 2028

4/15/2026

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Indonesia will implement a color-graded labeling system for food and beverages high in fat, salt, and sugar by 2028.
The labels will use red for unhealthy items and green for healthier options.
A health ministry decree issued on April 14 requires store menus for ready-made products to display the stickers.
The decree follows pressure from the United States (U.S.) and local manufacturers.
Indonesia's 280 million population faces obesity concerns.

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Indonesia will implement a color-graded labeling system for food and beverages high in fat, salt, and sugar by 2028.
The labels will use red for unhealthy items and green for healthier options.
A health ministry decree issued on April 14 requires store menus for ready-made products to display the stickers.
The decree follows pressure from the United States (U.S.) and local manufacturers.
Indonesia's 280 million population faces obesity concerns.