Britain scraps 'sexist' tax on tampons, other sanitary products

Updated : Jan 02, 2021 13:49
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Britain scrapped its tampon tax on Friday, making it the latest country to abolish sales taxes on women's sanitary products.

The move, which aims to make sanitary products affordable and accessible for all women and end period poverty, received widespread appreciation from women's rights advocates.

The tax had classified sanitary products as luxury, nonessential items. The decision came after its exit from the European Union.

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