An Update on Taxation and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

In October 2021, the Newfoundland and Labrador Government announced legislation to implement a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in September 2022 (1) as part of Promoting a Healthier Newfoundland and Labrador – Budget 2021. The PEN^® Team is currently reviewing the evidence on the health impact of SSB intake on adults and children, anticipating publication in 2022. In the interim, here is a look at the positions of the partnering PEN countries related to...