Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Taxation Plan in Indonesia: Call for Political Commitment

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Taxation Plan in Indonesia: Call for Political Commitment | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 3 September 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Taxation Plan in Indonesia: Call for Political Commitment Authors : Risyad Abiyyu Siregar 0009-0003-1507-0693 [email protected] , Fona Qorina , Ayers Gilberth Ivano Kalaij , Hera Afidjati , Dhani Latifani , Muhammad Faisal Putro Utomo , Louisa Patricia Sophia Rinaldi , and Azizah Salsabila Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175691977.77415751/v1 Published Public Health Challenges Version of record Peer review timeline 219 views 116 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract There has been a pressing necessity to tax Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) taxation in Indonesia. Despite the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes, past attempts at introducing SSB excise taxes have been repeatedly rejected or delayed. Reflecting on other similar policies in other countries, this commentary highlights the potential of SSB taxation as a public health intervention to curb consumption and mitigate associated health risks. It examines historical legislative efforts, current challenges, and the pivotal role of political commitment in overcoming industry lobbying. The commentary outlines strategic steps for advancing SSB taxation policy, including policy design, stakeholder engagement, and robust enforcement mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based policymaking, cross-sector collaboration, and the allocation of excise revenue towards public health initiatives. The article concludes with a call for decisive action to address Indonesia’s burgeoning public health crisis through effective SSB taxation implementation. 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Keywords health policy indonesia sugar sweetened beverages taxation Authors Affiliations Risyad Abiyyu Siregar 0009-0003-1507-0693 [email protected] Imperial College London School of Public Health View all articles by this author Fona Qorina Universitas Indonesia Fakultas Kedokteran View all articles by this author Ayers Gilberth Ivano Kalaij Universitas Indonesia Fakultas Kedokteran View all articles by this author Hera Afidjati Universitas Indonesia Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat View all articles by this author Dhani Latifani Universitas Indonesia Fakultas Kedokteran View all articles by this author Muhammad Faisal Putro Utomo Bhayangkara TkI R Said Sukanto Police Hospital Jakarta Indonesia View all articles by this author Louisa Patricia Sophia Rinaldi Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta Fakultas Kedokteran View all articles by this author Azizah Salsabila Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta Fakultas Kedokteran View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 219 views 116 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Risyad Abiyyu Siregar, Fona Qorina, Ayers Gilberth Ivano Kalaij, et al. 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