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Department plans to study a sodium tax

Collection to mimic sugary drinks levy

A sodium tax would be collected via a progressive rate, starting with processed food products such as instant noodles, snacks and frozen food. (Photo: Patipat Janthong)

The Excise Department is planning a study of sodium tax collection measures after the success of the “sweet tax” on sugar-sweetened beverages implemented in 2017 to shift consumer and industry behaviour towards…

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