by mcwebmaster | Oct 3, 2014 | Government revenue, Ineffective consumer behaviour, Ineffective on obesity, Taxes unfair, What others say: experts, What others say: government
Recent reports by French senators Yves Daudigny and Catherine Deroche and by Professor Serge Hercberg highlight the public health problems (cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer) linked to expanding waistlines. The Hercberg report also notes that, since France’s...
by mcwebmaster | Jul 31, 2014 | Industry, Ineffective consumer behaviour, Ineffective on obesity, What others say: media
Taxes on foods high in sugar, salt and fat, do reduce consumption but can lead to consumers simply switching brands or finding other ways to purchase fatty foods while avoiding the tax, according to a new report from the European Commission. Higher taxes “In...
by mcwebmaster | Jul 16, 2014 | Education not tax, Government revenue, Industry, Taxes unfair, What others say: government
The European Commission study into the impact of food taxes on consumption and competitiveness in the agri-food sector was published on 16 July. It aims to support policy making by gathering information on the impacts and effectiveness of food tax measures. It...
by mcwebmaster | May 27, 2014 | Ineffective consumer behaviour, Ineffective on obesity, Taxes unfair, Uncategorized, What others say: government
The spokesman of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture mentioned in an article in Die Welt that: “Using punitive food and drinks taxes which generate political control of consumption and patronize the consumer, should be rejected.” Penalty...
by mcwebmaster | May 26, 2014 | Education not tax, Government revenue, Taxes unfair, What others say: experts
Is the food tax becoming an important weapon in the fight against obesity? Such a prospect is not yet on the cards in Belgium. A study at the University of Ghent has found little enthusiasm among policymakers, producers or consumers. To reach their findings, two...
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