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by Symbiote 941 days ago
Many EU governments and the UK have defined lists of untaxed goods, mostly staple foods.

The UK:

> Food and drink for human consumption is usually zero-rated but some items are always standard-rated. These include catering, alcoholic drinks, confectionery, crisps and savoury snacks, hot food, sports drinks, hot takeaways, ice cream, soft drinks and mineral water.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rates-of-vat-on-different-goods-...