France Moves to Ban Free-Refill Culture of Sugary Drinks in Bid to Combat ObesityThe IndependentApr. 06, 2015 |
Israel 'Admits It May Not Be Able to Destroy Hamas,' Blames America
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Executive Order to Punish 'Antisemitic Rhetoric' on College Campuses
Israeli Lawyer Who Pushed 'Hamas Mass Rapes' Hoax Accused of Scamming Donors
All-Indian Crew On Ship That Crashed Into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge
RFK Jr Names Nicole Shanahan as VP Pick
France has taken another step in its efforts to combat obesity, after the National Assembly voted to ban free-refills of sugar-filled drinks at shops and fast food chains. Put forward by UDI member of parliament Arnaud Richard and voted through almost unanimously by MPs in the evening on 1 April, the health care law amendment will apply to any public place and ban access to fountains dispensing sugary drinks. The ban would include those containing sweeteners which "contribute to the development and maintenance of an appetite for sweet taste", Le Monde reported. Read More |