Denmark introduced a tax on fatty foods
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The Government of Denmark was the first in the world to impose a tax on fatty foods. From October 1, tax is levied on products that contain more than 2.3% saturated fats.
This decision was approved by the Danish parliament as a measure to improve the health of the country's population. Funds raised by increasing the tax will be used to fight the obesity epidemic.
A few days before the introduction of the taxation of fatty foods, people feverishly bought meat and butter, resulting in showcases of most stores empty.
Director of food production of the Danish workers' union Ole Linne Yul explained that the calculation of the tax takes into account the proportion of saturated fats in the ingredients, and not their content in the finished products.
It should be noted that in Denmark there is a tax on sugar content in foods and non-alcoholic beverages.
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