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. 2021 Sep 17;13(9):3244. doi: 10.3390/nu13093244

Table 3.

Summary of low GI claims in Asia.

Countries Use of Glycaemic Index Claims Regulatory References
Cambodia No regulation related to GI claim
China No regulation related to GI claim
A “GI labeling specifications on pre-packaged foods” group standard is in progress.
A Recommended industrial standard, WS/T 652-2019 Standard for determination of food glycemic index, was published in 2019 and is in force.

  • The Group standard development project (in progress) is led by the Chinese Nutrition Society

  • The WS/T 652-2019 work was led by the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China.
India Low GI claim permitted

  • Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulation, 2018.

  • India has its own standard for determination of food glycaemic index, Ref. IS 16495:2017
Indonesia Test method protocol for GI determination was previously included in the 2011 claims regulation, but it has been removed in the latest 2016 claim regulation

  • BPOM Regulation NO HK.03.1.23.12.11.09909 (2011) regarding supervision of claims on processed food labels and advertisement.

  • BPOM Regulation No.13 (2016).
Japan No regulation related to GI claim
Korea No regulation related to GI claim
Malaysia No regulation related to GI claim
Philippines No regulation related to GI claim
Singapore Low GI claim permitted for several food categories under Healthier Choice Symbol scheme (cereals; legumes, nuts and seeds; convenience meals)

  • Singapore Guideline for Healthier Choice Symbol
Taiwan No regulation related to GI claim
Thailand No regulation related to GI claim
Vietnam No regulation related to GI claim