France introduces tax on drinks containing sugar or sweeteners

(F) – Since 1 January 2012 France raises an extra tax of €7.16 per hectolitre on non-alcoholic drinks containing added sugar or sweeteners. The value added tax (VAT) causes a price increase of €0.11 on a 1.5-l-bottle. The law was adopted by parliament and approved by the French Constitutional Council on 28 ...

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