- Bottled Science has been granted permission to appeal a VAT case regarding its Skinade liquid collagen supplement.
- The dispute centers on whether Skinade should be zero-rated as food or taxed as a beauty product.
- HMRC classified Skinade as a beauty product due to its marketing, sales channels, and primary cosmetic purpose.
- The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) agreed with HMRC, emphasizing the product’s marketing and consumer perception.
- The appeal to the Upper Tribunal could set an important precedent for VAT treatment of dietary supplements and functional foods in the UK.
Source: vita-uk.com
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