A tax on sweet carbonated drinks may appear in Ukraine

Published Dec 31, 2021

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Mykhailo Radutskyi, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, is advocating for a new tax on sweet carbonated beverages to combat their excessive consumption. This tax is part of a dialogue to balance the interests of society, consumers, and producers, following the lead of over 65 countries, including Kazakhstan and Israel, that have already implemented such taxes. The World Health Organization (WHO) supports this measure, stating that a 20% price increase leads to reduced consumption and encourages the shift to healthier options. The rapid absorption of sugar from beverages, especially carbonated ones, can lead to a range of health issues, including diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.

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Mykhailo Radutskyi, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Health, Medical Care and Health Insurance, offers to discuss the introduction of a new tax on Facebook. "What are the scenarios for solving the problem of excessive consumption of sweet carbonated beverages in our country? How to find a balance between the interests of society, consumers and producers? Our Committee is ready to act as a platform for dialogue and development of legislative initiatives, "the statement reads. According to Radutsky, every year more and more countries around the world introduce a special tax on sweet carbonated beverages. Kazakhstan and Israel have recently joined the list of more than 65 countries. In Israel, the tax will take effect next year. For beverages with more than 5 grams of sugar per 100 grams of liquid you need to pay an additional 1 shekel per liter (0.3 euros). "According to a WHO report, increasing the price of sweet drinks by as much as 20% leads to a reduction in ...

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