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Reformulation rather than taxation: Euractiv reports on solutions proposed by soft drinks industry to contribute to tackling obesity

Reformulation rather than taxation: Euractiv reports on solutions proposed by soft drinks industry to contribute to tackling obesity

by mcwebmaster | Jun 26, 2017 | Ineffective on obesity, Taxes unfair

On 23 June, as part of a special report on regulating consumers, the EU media outlet Euractiv reported on the current debate in Europe and across national markets on how government can encourage consumers to make healthier choices through reformulation rather than...
The Netherlands: wide political consensus against sugar tax

The Netherlands: wide political consensus against sugar tax

by mcwebmaster | Apr 25, 2016 | In the media: Journalists, Site Updates, What others say: media, What others say: politicians

A broad consensus against the introduction of a sugar tax in the Netherlands has emerged from parties across the political spectrum. Asked about their position on the issue following the debate in the UK, some Dutch politicians expressed opposition to changing...
German Food Minister Schmidt says no to UK-style Sugar Tax

German Food Minister Schmidt says no to UK-style Sugar Tax

by mcwebmaster | Apr 1, 2016 | Education, Education not tax, Government revenue, Ineffective on obesity, UK Regulations, What others say: government

According to an article from Die Welt, the Federal Minister for Food, Christian Schmidt (CSU) rejects a tax on sugary drinks based on the model announced by the British Government on March 16 2016. The Ministry spokesperson reminded people that previous tax attempts...
Finnish government dismisses plan for sugar tax

Finnish government dismisses plan for sugar tax

by mcwebmaster | Mar 8, 2016 | Government revenue, Ineffective consumer behaviour, Ineffective on obesity, What others say: government, What others say: politicians

The Finnish government has scrapped a plan to replace the current tax on sweets with a tax on sugar, stressing that such measure would be difficult to implement and its health impact is not clear. The idea for a sugar tax was tabled by the National Institute for...
Bulgarian Finance Minister opposes food tax

Bulgarian Finance Minister opposes food tax

by mcwebmaster | Jan 12, 2016 | Ineffective consumer behaviour, What others say: government

In an interview available on the website of the Bulgarian Ministry of Finance, the Minister Vladislav Goranov, asked to comment on the matter, has voiced his opposition to the much debated proposal of a ‘food tax’. The Finance Minister questioned whether it is...
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