Denmark introduces world's first food fat tax

Gerald · 10-01-11, 01:19 PM

Denmark has introduced what is believed to be the world's first fat tax - a surcharge on foods that are high in saturated fat.

Butter, milk, cheese, pizza, meat, oil and processed food are now subject to the tax if they contain more than 2.3% saturated fat.

Some consumers began hoarding to beat the price rise, while some producers call the tax a bureaucratic nightmare.

Others suggest that many Danes will simply start shopping abroad.

Danish officials say they hope the new tax will help limit the population's intake of fatty foods.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15137948

Note: 1 October 2011 Last updated at 16:33 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Denmark introduces world's first food fat tax Denmark has introduced what is believed to be the world's first fat tax - a surcharge on foods that are high in saturated fat. Butter, milk, cheese, pizza, meat, oil and processed food are now subject to the tax if they contain more than 2.3% saturated fat. Some consumers began hoarding to beat the price rise, while some producers call the tax a bureaucratic nightmare. Others suggest that many Danes will simply start shopping abroad. Danish officials say they hope the new tax will help limit the population's intake of fatty foods. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15137948 Note: 1 October 2011 Last updated at 16:33 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie