Govt. Considers Health Tax on Ultra-Processed Foods to Tackle Diet Risks0

• Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
• February 1, 2025

Report The government is considering a higher tax on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), effectively introducing a ‘health tax’ to discourage the promotion of these products. The pre-Budget Economic Survey 2024-25, presented in Parliament on Friday (January 31, 2025) by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized this recommendation. The proposal urges the Union Ministry of Health and