Decision 99/2025 sets the stage, but the real shift is January 2026 — that’s when the sugar-based excise tax kicks in. This roadmap walks through the key milestones and what should be on your timeline.
Key Milestones:
- Sept 2025: Decision 99 becomes effective (9 September 2025).
- Sep 2025: Excise Public Clarification EXTP012 released (11 September 2025) confirming volumetric model rules.
- Late 2025: Businesses required to submit lab sugar content reports.
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1 Jan 2026: Tiered volumetric excise model comes into force.
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Post-2026: Monitoring, audits, appeals, further regulation clarifications.
Conclusion
You’ve got a timeline to hit. From Decision 99 today to tax change day in 2026 — map your steps carefully.
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This article was published on 18 November 2025.
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