- Skinade, a liquid collagen supplement, was subject to a VAT dispute with HMRC
- Bottled Science argued for zero-rating based on nutritional value, but HMRC classified it as a beauty product subject to 20% VAT
- First-tier Tax Tribunal agreed with HMRC, considering packaging, marketing, and primary purpose of Skinade
- FTT emphasized that VAT position of food items should be based on the finished product, not individual ingredients
Source: rsmuk.com
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