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Government Lowers Sugar Levy Threshold to Combat Health Issues

11/25/2025

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The government lowered the soft drinks sugar levy threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml.
The change aims to balance health objectives with growth of the soft drink industry.
The levy, first introduced in 2016 and effective since 2018, will rise annually for five years, reflecting a 27% rise in the Consumer Price Index from 2018 to 2024, with the first increase effective April 1, 2025.

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Story summary

The government lowered the soft drinks sugar levy threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml.
The change aims to balance health objectives with growth of the soft drink industry.
The levy, first introduced in 2016 and effective since 2018, will rise annually for five years, reflecting a 27% rise in the Consumer Price Index from 2018 to 2024, with the first increase effective April 1, 2025.