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VAT on Sunscreen
P002681 - 21 July 2021
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning vat on sunscreen was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition requests that sunscreen be reclassified as an essential healthcare item and exempted from VAT, citing the high cost of sunscreen which may deter people from using it regularly, thereby increasing the risk of skin cancer.
Action Requested
The House of Commons should urge the Government to remove VAT on sunscreen to make it more affordable and encourage regular use for sun protection.
Key Facts
- Sunscreen is currently classified as a cosmetic product and subject to 20% VAT.
- Being sunburnt once every two years triples the risk of melanoma skin cancer.
- Melanoma incidence rates have more than doubled in the UK since the early 1990s.
- 57% of UK adults find sunscreen too expensive.
- 31% of parents cannot always afford to apply sunscreen to their entire family.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
21 July 2021
Patricia Gibson
SNP
North Ayrshire and Arran
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