New findings show a sugar tax could prevent millions of dental procedures and improve oral health in Australia. In Australia, an upcoming levy might raise 1.4 billion dollars. The proposed measure focuses on improving oral health outcomes and reducing millions of dental procedures across Australia.
In Germany, debates remain ongoing over what drinks the intended sugary drink tax will apply to. A proposal for a sugar tax on Coke Zero fizzled out. German talks are still underway concerning which specific beverages the planned sugar tax will apply to down the line.