Recent research indicates a sugary drink levy can reduce millions of dental procedures and improve oral health in Australia. In Australia, a new tax might raise 1.4 billion dollars. The potential policy focuses on supporting oral health outcomes and preventing millions of dental procedures across Australia.
In Germany, discussions continue over which beverages a planned sugar tax should cover. An initial plan for a sugar tax on Coke Zero was dropped. German talks are still underway regarding which specific beverages the planned sugar tax will apply to in the future.