has VAT gone down on food?

[LittleStar12]

i went food shopping today and i didnt get that much VAT off. is it only on certain products? i did quite a big shop but it still added up!

[bednobs]

vat isnot chargeable on most foods anyway.
Stuff like chocolate biscuits, and cakes are not classed as essential and therefore attract vat, but most staples never have

[Postdog]

The majority of food is zero rated anyway, and on the items that are subject to VAT, I think they are adjusting at checkout.

[bednobs]

vat is not charged on food for humans including meat, ready meals and cakes. but is chargeable on food supplied for catering or hot take-aways, sweets including chocolate and other sweetened food, crisps, nuts and other savoury snacks, ice cream and cones, mineral water and other drinks

[LittleStar12]

oh right i understand, never really got how it works but thanks

[Skyline D]

..................though of course a significant element of the cost of food items will be packaging and delivery both of which ARE relevant for VAT.