Lithuania is set to introduce an excise tax on sweetened drinks starting January 1, 2026, primarily to encourage healthier consumption and allocate funds toward defense spending. The tax targets non-alcoholic beverages containing more than 2.5 grams of added sugar per 100ml or any artificial sweeteners, though natural sugars from fruit or milk are exempt. Tax rates vary from EUR 7.40 to EUR 21 per hectolitre, with the highest rates applied to drinks containing 8g or more of sugar per 100ml. As a result, consumer prices for sweetened drinks are projected to rise by EUR 0.09 to EUR 0.25 per litre, but the measure excludes exported products and those used in food production or pharmaceuticals.
Source: regfollower.com
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