03 Jun 2024 --- Based on the success of the UK’s soft drinks industry levy, researchers recommend applying a mandatory sugar levy to a broader range of products contributing to sugar intake. The experts suggest increasing the levy and reducing the sugar content threshold to improve its effectiveness. Published in the WHO Bulletin, the author’s review of the UK’s sugar reduction policies reveals that the mandatory levy reduced total sugar sales by 34.3% from 2015 to 2020. At the same time, the sugar reductions were moderated by a 21.3% increase in soft drink sales in the same period.
