Health Minister Gears To Reduce Sugar Level In Sweets

Minister Rajitha Senaratne is prepared to bring in legislation for the control of sugar in sweets.
Pointing out that he is prepared to bring in new legislation for the control of sugar in sweets, the Minister further said that he was already taking the necessary action in this respect. The Minister said that he had already had discussions with biscuit manufacturers and confectioners.
Minister Rajitha Senaratne noted that he was planning to submit a memorandum to the Cabinet to further increase taxes imposed on sugar and salt based food for the control of non-communicable diseases. The Minister made these references joining in a Health Camp held at the Al Mubarak Maha Vidyalaya in Malwana.
Parliamentarian Chathura Senaratne was present on the occasion.