- Legislative Yuan reviewed a draft bill to exempt menstrual products from business tax.
- Ministry of Finance expressed concerns about the tax exemption’s effectiveness.
- Ministry suggested expanding the range and channels for free menstrual product distribution.
- The proposal received bipartisan support from legislators.
- Ministry of Finance argued that a 5% tax exemption might not significantly benefit women.
- Concerns were raised about the difficulty in monitoring price reductions by manufacturers.
- Current initiatives include free menstrual products in schools and through material banks.
- Ministry of Finance proposed collaborating with other departments to enhance free product distribution.
- Legislators suggested providing free sanitary pads in convenience stores and rest areas.
- Emphasis was placed on avoiding stigmatization in the distribution process.
Source: rti.org.tw
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