Sugary drinks
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Sugar tax revenue helps tackle childhood obesity The Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) was introduced in the UK in April 2018 and applies to the manufacture and importation of soft drinks containing added sugar. It was introduced as part of the government’s initiative to tackle childhood obesity by encouraging manufacturers to reduce the sugar content in their drinks products. The UK has one of the highest obesity rates among developed countries and soft drinks are still the biggest source of sugar in children’s diets. Revenue collected from the levy will help fund physical education activities in primary schools, the Healthy Pupils Capital Fund and provide a funding boost for breakfast clubs in over 1,700 schools. Manufacturers had two years to prepare ahead of the introduction of SDIL. While many manufacturers reduced the sugar content in their drinks products, over 450 traders have registered to pay the levy. There are two rates of tax, depending on the sugar content:
[Bron: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sugar-tax-revenue-helps-tackle-childhood-obesity] |
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