The grocery store chain COOP together with several health organizations are lobbying the government to propose a law that will lower the VAT on fruits and vegetables, essentially making them cheaper.
- The health organizations are also asking for the VAT on “unhealthy food” to be raised at the same time.
- Unhealthy food is the second biggest risk factor for public health after tobacco in Denmark.
- The government is skeptical about the idea of introducing differentiated VAT.