WHY SHOULD SUNSCREEN BE EXEMPT FROM VAT?
“Most skin cancers are preventable and caused by sun exposure. There are 16,000 new cases of melanoma diagnosed each year across the UK, with 2,300 people dying, but 90% could be prevented by staying safe in the sun, which is why the NHS advises sunscreen use that is SPF 30 or above, with at least a four-star UVA protection rating. While the NHS is doing a great job of raising awareness, the UK Government is not playing its part. Sunscreen products are subject to VAT and are expensive. This leads people to risk sun exposure completely unprotected, or to buy cheaper products that do not provide the necessary protection.”