France has put forward plans to increase VAT on non-alcoholic drinks in 2012.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Fillon as part of the 2012 Budget plans. The drinks included are: lemonade, fruit juices or nectar with added sugar. The Value Added Tax rate on these consumables will be recategorised from the reduced rate to the current standard VAT rate, 19.6%.
Experts from the Association des industries alimentaries claimed this would lead to a 1% rise in prices.
