Slowing the Stream of Sugary Soda
Slowing the Stream of Sugary Soda Today, WHO released its first-ever global tax manual for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Currently, at least 85 countries implement some type of SBB taxation. The WHO manual highlights the experiences of countries who have successfully implemented the tax, including Mexico, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. “Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages can