HANOI: A roundtable discussion on the proposed amendment to the Law on Special Consumption Tax (SCT) for the beverage sector was held on Friday (April 4) in Hanoi, hosted by the Vietnam Beer–Alcohol–Beverage Association.
The draft law proposes adding sugary beverages (with over 5g of sugar per 100ml) to the list of items subject to SCT, citing the need to promote public health and prevent rising rates of obesity, particularly among children and adolescents. The proposal refers to recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the Ministry of Health.
