Certain products are exempt from the new calculation mechanism.
Points of Alignment:
Low-sugar category: <5g sugar per 100ml — automatically classified as low-sugar.
Artificially sweetened category: Drinks containing only artificial sweeteners.
- Effective date: 1 Jan 2026. All taxable persons must comply from this date.
conclusion
Not all drinks are taxed equally. Low-sugar and fully artificial products follow special excise rules.
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This article was published on 13 February 2026.
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