Vat on sports nutrition drinks

[DaveH23]

At present Sports nutritional drinks are zero rated for Vat but will become Vatable at the standard rate as of the 1st of October.

Just a heads up.

[fatboy b]

Unsure why they were zero vat in the first place.

[Magic919]

So what do we do with that information?

[Defcon5]

Does that include powders?

[Magic919]

Powders, syrups etc, yes.

[GarryA]

But if you put powder in something like a pancake then it's not a drink.

[Meoricin]

Defcon5 said:

Does that include powders?

http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/downloadFile?contentID=HMCE_PROD1_032287

Says yes.

[Defcon5]

Christ, whey protein is expensive enough as it is, never mind another 20% on top

[DaveH23]

Magic919 said:

So what do we do with that information?

If you normally buy these supplements then save a few quid and buy them before the increase.

If you dont then do nothing.

Hope this points you in the right direction.