Each Swiss resident consumes almost 100 grams of sugar per day.
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Gazeta Express
23/07/2025 14:25
The data show that each Swiss resident consumes almost 100 grams of sugar per day, twice the quantity recommended by the World Health Organization, reports Albinfo.
Given that excessive sugar consumption can contribute to obesity and diabetes, Manuela Weichelt, deputy of the Green Party, filed a motion asking the Federal Council to include in relevant legislation a maximum content of 5 grams of sugar added per 100 ml.
Migros and Coop distributors, as well as Nestlé and Coca-Cola manufacturers, among others, have already reduced the sugar content of some of their products.
The Federal Council, however, aims for an additional reduction of 10 percent by 2028.
In addition, several pediatric associations have recently united to claim a tax on “sugar” and advertising restrictions in order to combat infant obesity.
