Measure

VAT and women’s sanitary products

The measure

The government has announced that the VAT zero rate for women’s sanitary products will be extended to include reusable period underwear.

Who will be affected?

Consumers of reusable period underwear.

When will the measure come into effect?

1 January 2024.

Our view

This measure was expected and brings the VAT treatment of period underwear in line with other women’s sanitary products.