07.07.2018 - саратов news

Representatives of the dairy and fat-and-oil unions of Russia believe that an increase in VAT on products with a milk fat substitute, if such a decision is made, can lead to higher prices and a reduction in demand both in retail and wholesale. In addition, this decision will deprive consumers of low-cost products and reduce the demand for raw milk, manufacturers warn.

The Ministry of Agriculture recently proposed to deprive the benefits of part of the products. In particular, almost twice - from 10 to at least 18% - can grow VAT on products with milk fat substitutes. This issue was discussed at the Agriculture Ministry on June 29, RBC reports. The agency TASS confirmed this information in the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

As follows from the documents following the meeting, opinions on whether it is expedient to raise VAT on products with milk fat substitutes of 18-20%, should be sent to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation until July 13.

The increase in VAT is seen as a measure to reduce the market share of products with a substitute for milk fat and, as a consequence, to increase the consumption of natural milk.