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<p>The Government keeps all taxes under constant review.</p><p> </p><p>Under the current
VAT rules, sun protection products are subject to the standard rate of VAT. High-factor
sunscreen is on the NHS prescription list for certain conditions and therefore is
provided VAT free when dispensed by a pharmacist.</p><p> </p><p>More widely, the Government’s
approach to this matter is to support safety campaigns that ensure that sunscreen
is placed within its proper context; as one of the precautions that people can take
against the harmful rays of the sun, but one that does not provide 100 per cent protection.
Advice from leading cancer charities recommends a range of steps people can take for
protection, which includes avoiding long periods of exposure, staying in the shade
at peak hours, and protecting themselves with a hat and sunglasses.</p>
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