EU law, sanitary products such as as tampons and towels were considered a "luxury item" rather than an "essential item", which had prevented member states from reducing the rate below 5pc.
But the zero rate VAT on the period products started on January 1, the first day the laws no longer apply to the UK.The Treasury previously estimated the move will save the average menstruating person nearly £40 over a lifetime, with a cut of 7p on a pack of 20 tampons and 5p on 12 pads.The UK government says it's part of wider action to end period poverty, which includes the roll out of free sanitary products in schools, colleges and hospitals.Mr Sunak said: “I’m proud that we are today delivering on our promise to scrap the tampon tax.
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