Food Standards Scotland ( FSS ) is urging the Scottish Government to introduce a tax on sugar , or find an alternative way to reduce sugar consumption within 12 months ; other suggestions include curbs on the sale and advertising of certain foods containing sugar . Scotland has been missing healthy eating targets for 15 years , and despite a fifth less consumption of fizzy drinks , people have been making up for it by eating cakes , pastries and sweets .
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urging the Scottish Government to introduce a tax on sugar, or provide an alternative way to reduce sugar consumption within 12 months; other suggestions include curbs on the promotion and advertising of certain foods containing sugar. Scotland has been missing healthy eating targets for 15 years, and despite a fifth less consumption of fizzy drinks, consumers have been making up for it by eating cakes, pastries and sweets.