The Spanish Association of the Bakery, Pastry and Patisserie Industry (Asemac) has announced that common bread will now have a reduced salt content, in line with the Bread Quality Standard approved in 2019. The standard, which sets a maximum salt content, was initially postponed to allow for adjustments in production processes. The industry has been voluntarily reducing the salt content in bread since 2004. From April 1, 2022, bread that meets the new salt content requirements will be subject to a lower VAT rate, encouraging healthier food consumption.