Romania becomes first country to introduce junk-food tax

EurActiv Romania reports that a new tax on junk food products will be introduced as of March 2010 in Romania, the proceeds of which will go on health programmes. The proposal is controversial with the food and drinks industry.

Spiegel Online International writes that 'A fast food tax in Romania. Levies on chocolate in Denmark. Restrictions on trans fats in Spain. As the European population gets larger, many governments are seeking to legislate better health'.

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Spiegel Online International, 11.1.10: European Governments Seek to Mandate Healthier Diets http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,671334,00.html

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