Has Sugar Tax Worked Uk?

These findings show that the UK's sugar tax is working exactly as intended - and offer lessons for other countries exploring strategic regulatory options to promote healthier diets, say researchers at the George Institute for Global Health, in a linked editorial.

Was the sugar tax successful?

Researchers found that most of the drinks reformulation took place before the tax was live. ... On the 100 days either side of the implementation date (6 April 2018), 11% of the eligible drinks changed sugar content so that they were no longer liable.

Did the UK sugar tax reduce obesity?

The researchers conclude that a 20% sales tax on sugar-sweetened drinks would reduce the number of adults in the UK who are obese by 180,000 (1.3% reduction), and the number who are overweight or obese by 285,000 (0.9% reduction). They estimate that the tax would have the greatest effect on people under 30 years.