Submitted on Friday 24th February 2017
Published on Monday 6th March 2017
Current status: Closed
Closed: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Signatures: 8
Sugar Tax: Government to re-debate Sugar Tax and potentially scrap Sugar Tax
Debate to consider: undesirable side effects of artificial sweeteners (AS); aspartame approved at current levels of consumption. Levels may increase due to ST; choice to consume natural product (sugar); tax from ST to research health impact of AS and fund nutrition education
The Sugar Tax compromises and demonizes the use of a natural substance and promotes synthesized products. Sugar has been used for centuries to sweeten food. We know the side effects of its excessive consumption. In comparison, artificial sweeteners are a new phenomenon. Not enough conclusive research has been carried out for the Government to decree that sweeteners are a healthy alternative to sugar. For example, research into aspartame concluded it is both safe and a potential source of cancer.
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