UK sugar tax

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:tax_law
gptkbp:appliesTo soft drinks
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:effect increased government revenue
reduction in sugar content
reformulation of drinks
gptkbp:excludes fruit juices
milk-based drinks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label UK sugar tax
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:introducedIn 2018-04-06
gptkbp:notableCollection gptkb:HM_Revenue_&_Customs
gptkbp:officialName Soft Drinks Industry Levy
gptkbp:publicHealthPolicy yes
gptkbp:purpose reduce sugar consumption
combat obesity
gptkbp:relatedTo public health
obesity in the United Kingdom
sugar tax
gptkbp:revenue school sports funding
gptkbp:taxStatus excise tax
18p per litre (5-8g sugar/100ml)
24p per litre (>8g sugar/100ml)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lucozade
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7