Beverage tax is not be-all and end-all for obesity problems

Beverage tax is not be-all and end-all for obesity problems

International experiences hint that applying an excise tax on sugary beverages is not an effective measure in controlling and reducing the rate of overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases.
Likely scenarios on taxation for sugary beverages

Likely scenarios on taxation for sugary beverages

In addition to amendments concerning several goods, services subject to special consumption tax (SCT) such as cigars, alcohol, cars with fewer than 24 seats, among others, the draft law on SCT amended has included beverages with sugar content exceeding 5g

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