The Dutch cabinet wants to lower the VAT on fruit and vegetables in 2024. But first there is an investigation. It had already been agreed in the coalition agreement that the cabinet will examine whether VAT can be reduced to 0 percent.
The measures are intended to encourage people to eat healthier and form part of a larger campaign.
Before a decision can be taken on the reduction of VAT on fruit and vegetables, those products must first be identified and demarcated. In any case, unprocessed fresh and frozen vegetables without added salt or sugar are included, as are unprocessed fruit, fresh and frozen. But there is some debate as to what exactly is raw.
According to preliminary figures, the zero rate on fruit and vegetables could cost the Dutch taxpayer 1 billion euros.
Source: NOS (Dutch)
