- Hemp oil for consumption is classified as a dietary supplement, not a non-alcoholic beverage.
- It is subject to an 8 percent VAT instead of 23 percent.
- The oil contains a small amount of psychoactive substances found in hemp.
- It has therapeutic and health benefits due to Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Initially, it was classified as a non-alcoholic beverage with a 23 percent VAT.
- The classification was changed following a review of regulations effective from December 2023.
- The review process concluded in March 2025.
Source: podatki.gazetaprawna.pl
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