Food taxes for a healthy diet: time for action

Overview

This policy brief provides an evidence-informed overview of health taxes on food as an effective fiscal policy to create healthier food environments, promote healthier diets and reduce the burden of diet-related noncommunicable diseases. The document outlines various types of food taxes and examines their practical implications for policy development and implementation. The document also highlights key principles of good practice to guide policymakers in designing equitable and effective health tax policies.