Soft Drinks Industry Levy returns and records (notice 2)

UK · 2026-07-03

1. Step 1 · The triggerHMRC publishes SDIL notice 2, confirming levy rates and reporting requirements.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onSoft drink manufacturers face increased compliance costs and either pay the levy or reformulate to avoid it.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onReformulation shifts demand toward low-sugar ingredients (e.g., stevia, erythritol), benefiting suppliers of these inputs.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs in the supply chain (e.g., bottlers, ingredient distributors) experience margin pressure or volume shifts.

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Source: HM Revenue & Customs

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