Low-Sugar & Artificially Sweetened Exceptions

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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