The Legislative Mechanism of the Sugar Excise Law: An Effort to Prevent Diabetes in Indonesia

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Ideally, excessive sugar consumption should be systematically controlled through state regulations, one of which is the imposition of excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). However, in reality, the implementation of this policy in Indonesia still faces complex legislative challenges and resistance from various parties, making diabetes prevention efforts less than optimal. This study aims to analyze the legislative mechanism of the Sugar Excise Law as a legal instrument to prevent the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases, particularly diabetes, in Indonesia. This research employs a normative legal approach using a qualitative descriptive analysis method. Primary data is obtained from statutory regulations, while secondary data is drawn from scientific journals and official government documents. The findings indicate that although the legal basis for sugar excise legislation already exists, the legislative process requires intersectoral coordination, public legitimacy, and strengthened political commitment to ensure that the excise policy can be effectively implemented as a diabetes prevention strategy.