Question NW266 to the Minister of Finance
27 March 2023 - NW266
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the National Treasury plans to conduct consultations with the sugar industry on the impact of the Health Promotion Levy on the sector ahead of the planned increase on 1 April 2023; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
As announced in the 2023 Budget, the planned increase on the health promotion levy on 01 April 2023 has been suspended for two years. Consultations with key stakeholders, like the health sector and sugar industry will take place after the publication of a discussion paper to extend the levy to pure fruit juices and lower the 4-gram threshold.