The Polish Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing the excise-like fee on small-format alcoholic beverages from 25 PLN to 100 PLN per liter of pure alcohol to boost National Health Fund revenue. <\/p>\n
The Ministry of Finance aims to raise the fee on alcoholic beverages sold in containers of 300 ml or less, known as “ma\u0142pki,” from 25 PLN to 100 PLN per liter of 100% alcohol. According to information published on the Prime Minister’s website, this move is intended to decrease the economic availability of these products and reduce overall alcohol consumption by an estimated 25 percent.<\/p>\n
Under the proposed legislation, all revenue generated from these fees will be directed exclusively to the National Health Fund (NFZ). This change is designed to address rising healthcare costs, including medical services for individuals struggling with addiction, while simultaneously streamlining public spending.<\/p>\n
The proposal includes transitioning the payment frequency for these fees from semi-annual to monthly to align with the monthly transfer of funds to the NFZ. Furthermore, the government intends to reduce the portion of these funds allocated to the Gambling Problem Solving Fund from 8 percent to 2 percent and will eliminate the requirement for municipalities to manage local intersectoral policies regarding alcohol-related issues.<\/p>\n
The bill defines the exact moment the payment obligation arises for retailers and wholesalers. This obligation is triggered upon the supply of alcohol to retailers authorized for off-site consumption or during direct sales at self-owned retail points by entities holding both wholesale and retail permits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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