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Sun Protection Products (Value Added Tax) Bill

A Bill to exempt sun protection products from VAT; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would exempt sun protection products from VAT, meaning VAT would not be charged on items like sunscreen. It aims to reduce the cost of these products for consumers and includes related provisions to enable the exemption.

Key Points

Exempts sun protection products from VAT (no VAT charged).
Covers a range of products such as sunscreens, sprays, lotions and sticks.
Could lower costs for consumers and affect VAT revenue and the way the tax is administered.
Includes provisions for the practical implementation and any related measures needed.

Progress

The bill is at the First Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move on to the Second Reading and further stages.

Who is affected?

Consumers who buy sun protection productsRetailers and distributors of sun protection productsManufacturers and importers of sun protection productsHM Revenue & Customs and the Treasury

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Sun Protection Products (Value Added Tax) Bill

20 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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