Create innovative financing mechanism, including taxation of unhealthy foods

An innovative financing mechanism will be created that could include taxing foods considered unhealthy (too sweet, too salty and too high in trans fats).

For the implementation of this innovative financing mechanism, a study will be carried out to generate scientific evidence on the health and economic consequences of the consumption of foods deemed unhealthy. A coordination and monitoring framework that includes stakeholders will be put in place. A review of taxation policies at national and regional levels will be carried out and allocated resources from taxes. Taxation scenarios and an estimate of their impact on consumption and generated income will be developed along with strategies to support the private sector.