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Slovakia will apply the 23% VAT rate from January 2026 to sugary and salty foods like chocolate, soft drinks, and snacks, while keeping exemptions for staples such as baby food and dairy.
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The reform aims to discourage excessive sugar and salt consumption linked to obesity and related diseases, while strengthening fiscal revenues and aligning with broader European health-focused tax trends.
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Similar policies exist across Europe, including Hungary’s junk food tax, Portugal’s sugar-based VAT on drinks, and the UK and Ireland’s sugar levies, encouraging healthier diets and industry reformulations.
Source: vatcalc.com
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