Saturday, 28 October 2017

France tackles obesity by hiking 'soda tax' on sugary drinks

France tackles obesity by hiking 'soda tax' on sugary drinks

The cost of a can of soda or fizzy drink is expected to rise significantly in France after French MPs overwhelmingly backed a new hike in taxes on sugary beverages. "The only objective is to boost the health of children and reduce the risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes," said French MP Olivier Veran, who was behind the bill. The new tax, which is part of the government's 2018 Social Security budget, is an update of the initial "soda tax" that was brought in in 2013.

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