Extension of the levy on sugary and sweetened drinks to processed sugary foods
From 1 January 2027, the article would introduce a levy on certain pre-packaged processed products (confectionery, chocolate, biscuits, pastries, breakfast cereals, ice cream, etc.) containing sugars and at least one food additive, with a banded scale starting at 10 kg of sugars per quintal (100 kg). A second levy would target the same products containing synthetic sweeteners (€4.5 or €6 per quintal). Rates would be indexed to inflation.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
Revenue estimated at €303m in 2027 for the health insurance branch (€312m in 2028), excluding behavioural effects. Rates: €4.07, €14 or €22 per quintal depending on sugar content and product category.
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Procedure timeline
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Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Committee examination
Amendements
Council of Ministers
Validation interne