The Soft Drinks Industry Levy

Further to our news last month on this proposed levy, a House of Commons library briefing has just been published which provides an overview of the proposed Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and a background on sugar and health.

The 2016 Budget presaged the introduction of a levy on soft drinks. The levy would apply to manufacturers and importers of sugar added soft drinks and would be implemented in April 2018.  There would be exemptions for fruit juices and milk based drinks and for small producers.  The proceeds of the Levy would be used in England to increase spending on PE in schools, after school clubs and breakfast clubs. 

In case of interest, the briefing can be accessed here: 'BRIEFING PAPER Number 7876, 25 January 2016 The Soft Drinks Industry Levy'