2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Tax on carbonated beverages - as strange as it is, there is already one. It was imposed by the American city of Philadelphia.
It is the first such large city in the United States to impose such a tax. The reason is that 68% of the elderly there are overweight. Until now, such a measure was applied only in Berkeley, whose population is many times smaller than that of Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia City Council has set a 1.5 percent ounce tax on sugary and diet drinks. The usual ken soda is exactly 12 ounces or 355 milliliters. With the new tax, its price will jump by 18 cents.
The production of carbonated beverages is one of the most powerful industries today. The tax imposed in Philadelphia is definitely a heavy blow to them. The industry is expected to make every effort to prevent its imposition. The soft drinks association has already filed a lawsuit against the tax, which will take effect on January 1 next year. According to the plan, the revenues from it will be used to improve the education and landscaping of the city.
The law was not created to harm producers, government spokesmen said. It should encourage consumers to give up or at least limit unhealthy eating.
In Philadelphia, obese adults make up 68% of the population. In children, the percentage is 41, which is outside all normal limits. So far, a similar campaign to increase the tax has failed in 30 major cities in America.
Recommended:
They Will Investigate McDonald's For Tax Fraud
The European Commission will investigate McDonald's for tax evasion, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing its sources, who requested anonymity. The information says that the international company evaded taxes in Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Attention! Carbonated And Energy Drinks Make Children Aggressive
Regular consumption of carbonated beverages in adolescents leads to aggression. This fact is clear from the results of a study by American scientists who observed the behavior of nearly 3 thousand children. Children who consumed more than 4 carbonated beverages were more likely to attack other children or pets.
For Carbonated Drinks And Artificial Colors
Carbonated drinks have become almost an integral part of people's daily lives, but the artificial colors in them are not harmless. In general, the dyes are three - natural, synthetic and artificial. The former are obtained from the fruits, leaves or flowers of various plants, or are of animal origin and, most importantly, are harmless to humans.
Coca-Cola And Pepsi Will Reduce The Sugar In Carbonated Drinks
The giants in the production of carbonated drinks worldwide - Coca-Cola and Pepsi, have promised to reduce the amount of sugar in their products and in the future to offer alternative, more useful drinks such as tea and bottled water. Their decision was provoked by the latest research, according to which Americans consume 30% more sugar than the recommended daily allowance, and crossing the borders is due to the consumption of Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
A Tax On Carbonated Drinks Protects Us From Obesity
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine is trying to find out what the outcome would be if taxes were imposed on manufacturers of sweetened beverages or their ads were stopped. The aim of the study is to find out whether this will reduce obesity among the adolescent population.
