NORWAY: MoH mulls tax strategy to encourage healthy eating
By: Gerard O'Dwyer | 1 May 2007
Norway's Ministry of Health is examining a new personal health strategy proposal that could zero-rate value added tax (VAT) on fresh food and vegetables.
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Norway's Ministry of Health is examining a new personal health strategy proposal that could zero-rate value added tax (VAT) on fresh food and vegetables.
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