Denmark has introduced a fat tax
Denmark targeted its attack on saturated fats, unveiling a levy of €2.41 per kilogram of saturated fat used in the production of a particular food. The effect is to levy a heavier tax on higher fat foods, such as hamburgers or butter. The tax kicks in when the saturated fat content of a food product tops 2.3%.
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Tackling obesity in the UK »Tackling obesity in the UK
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Tackling obesity »Tackling obesity
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Develop a coherent fiscal, regulatory and governance framework »Develop a coherent fiscal, regulatory and governance framework
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Use taxation and subsidies to encourage healthier food choices »Use taxation and subsidies to encourage healthier food choices
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Use taxation to encourage healthier food choices »Use taxation to encourage healthier food choices
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Examples of taxation on unhealthy food and drinks »Examples of taxation on unhealthy food and drinks
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Denmark has introduced a fat tax
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