- Several EU member states have implemented taxes on sugary drinks to reduce excessive sugar consumption and promote healthier habits, with others planning to introduce such measures by 2026.
- The structure, scope, and application of these taxes vary by country, reflecting specific political priorities.
- Types of sugar taxes include flat excise taxes per liter, multi-tiered taxes, and regional implementations.
- Belgium applies a flat excise tax per liter on sugary drinks, initially introduced in 2015 and increased in 2016.
- The tax in Belgium covers non-alcoholic drinks like sodas and sweetened mineral water, with exemptions for 100% fruit and vegetable juices and dairy products.
- France has had a multi-tiered sugar tax since 2012, applicable to non-alcoholic drinks based on sugar content.
- Ireland introduced a multi-tiered tax in May 2018, targeting drinks with added sugars, with rates based on sugar content per 100 mL.
Source: eurotax.fr
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