- Nakd and Organix bars were under scrutiny for their classification as “confectionery”
- The First-tier Tribunal initially classified the bars as confectionery in 2021
- The Upper Tribunal later ruled that healthiness of the products and ingredients should be considered
- The FTT ultimately decided that the look, feel, and taste of the bars were the most important indicators
- Other factors considered included ingredients, production process, and circumstances of consumption
- The FTT reaffirmed that the bars were confectionery and dismissed Morrisons’ appeal
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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