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Sugar tax should be welcomed by the dental profession.

George Osborne announces sugar tax in the Budget

“Sugar tax” is being brought in to tax the producers of soft drinks which contain high sugar levels.In today’s Budget “Sugar tax” is being brought in to tax the producers of soft drinks which contain high sugar levels. This should be welcomed by the dental and medical profession as tooth decay and obesity can often be linked to excessive sugar consumption.
Although exact details are not yet known it is understood that the tax will be highest on those companies who produce the drinks with the highest sugar content to encourage them to use lower levels. The tax will start in 2018.