- The tribunal ruled that Nitrous Oxide used in culinary applications is not zero-rated as food.
- Nitrous Oxide lacks nutritional value and is considered a food additive, not food.
- The appeal by Telamara Limited was dismissed, and the gas was deemed standard rated.
- The case highlights the complexity of defining what constitutes food for VAT purposes.
- Businesses dealing with food-like products should review their VAT treatment.
Source: marcusward.co
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