Parties Seeking Endorsement under Healthier Food Donation Recommendation for Food Donation Packs

70 Mr David Hoe asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) how many parties have sought the Health Promotion Board's (HPB's) endorsement under the Healthier Food Donation Recommendation (HFDR) for their food donation packs; (b) how many parties have been certified so far; and (c) whether HPB will consider increasing awareness and adoption of the HFDR in light of rising malnutrition among seniors.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: The Healthier Food Donation Recommendation (HFDR) guides organisations and individual donors to select healthier food products for donation packs, to promote a balanced and nutritious diet for beneficiaries.

There is no requirement for donation packs to be endorsed by the Health Promotion Board (HPB). However, HPB receives enquiries from donors on meeting the HFDR guidelines. We encourage donors to include items from all main food groups, including sufficient sources of protein and fibre, and to limit discretionary foods, such as beverages, snacks, and sauces and condiments that are high in sodium, saturated fat and sugar.