MUSCAT: The United Nation Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has praised the efforts taken by Oman to curb obesity including imposing sin taxes on sweetened drinks, beverages, energy drinks and aerated drinks.
“The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has hailed the efforts undertaken by Oman to curb obesity caused by unhealthy habits,” Oman News Agency (ONA) said in a statement.
According to the 2020 FAO report said: “Oman, along with some other Arab countries, is utilizing a variety of means to stem the spread of obesity, including imposing high taxes on sweet drinks, energy drinks, and aerated beverages.”
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Oman has imposed a 100% tax on alcohol and soft drinks and 100% excise on energy drinks and tobacco. From October 2020, the Sultanate will also impose 50% tax on sweetened tax, according to a new ruling by the Oman Tax Authority.
“More than 20 million children suffer dwarfness in the East Mediterranean Region including Arab states. It also shows that half of the population of the same region suffers from obesity or overweightness,” the statement added.
