FISC Hearing: VAT, Data Bias, and Solutions to Period Poverty During Gender Equality Week 2025

• FISC Subcommittee will hold a public hearing on VAT and data bias in combating period poverty on 4 November 2025.
• Experts will discuss how VAT policy affects affordability and fair treatment of essential goods, especially menstrual products.
• The hearing will explore best practices like zero VAT and free access schemes for menstrual products.
• The impact of data biases and the disproportionate effect of VAT on menstrual products will be examined.
• The event is part of Gender Equality Week 2025.

Source: etaf.tax

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Presentation Rita De La Feria

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