I was referring to the sticker deterrent method as outlined by the article but let’s discuss.
So, every company selling sugary drink refills has to now spend hundreds of thousands, if not millions, on new cups or tags and the associated tech to make the system work for every outlet. Then, what if I buy a coke zero then decide I want a refill of full fat? Or, visa versa? Gets a bit complicated there.
They could also have a tap behind the counter for sugary drinks and refill taps with ‘diet’ versions accessible to patrons. But again that would mean installing another bunch of taps in every outlet.
Furthermore, who’s going to be checking up on this, making sure restaurants are following the law? As it’s not a safety issue it doesn’t fall within the FSA’s remit so there’s literally no one checking up on this.
It’s a virtue signalling nothing law. Sure, you can enforce anything if you throw money at it, but this is the UK. Currently scraping the barrel in the race to the bottom. If the sticker doesn’t stop you there’s not going to be any consequences.
Not at all unenforcable. Just needs an RFID on the cup or on a token handed out by staff.
I was referring to the sticker deterrent method as outlined by the article but let’s discuss.
So, every company selling sugary drink refills has to now spend hundreds of thousands, if not millions, on new cups or tags and the associated tech to make the system work for every outlet. Then, what if I buy a coke zero then decide I want a refill of full fat? Or, visa versa? Gets a bit complicated there.
They could also have a tap behind the counter for sugary drinks and refill taps with ‘diet’ versions accessible to patrons. But again that would mean installing another bunch of taps in every outlet.
Furthermore, who’s going to be checking up on this, making sure restaurants are following the law? As it’s not a safety issue it doesn’t fall within the FSA’s remit so there’s literally no one checking up on this.
It’s a virtue signalling nothing law. Sure, you can enforce anything if you throw money at it, but this is the UK. Currently scraping the barrel in the race to the bottom. If the sticker doesn’t stop you there’s not going to be any consequences.
Obesity is the biggest health crisis in Britain right now. This is a necessary step.