Creation of the contribution on drinks containing artificial sweeteners (€7.16/hl)
Article 27 of the 2012 Finance Act creates a contribution on drinks and liquid preparations containing artificial sweeteners and no added sugar (Article 1613 quater of the General Tax Code). It is set at €7.16 per hectolitre, uprated each year from 1 January 2013 in line with inflation. Foods for special medical purposes and high-protein foods for undernourished people are excluded. The measure results from an amendment adopted in the National Assembly.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
'Light' drinks bear the same tax per litre as sugary drinks, generally passed on in the price. According to the Senate finance committee report, the expected revenue is €40 million, for the State budget.
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Procedure timeline
Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.
Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
Possible referral to Constitutional Council
Décision de conformité / censure partielle
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
National Assembly has the final say
Si échec CMP
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Council of Ministers
Validation interne