pita bread or tortillas sold with a mixture of prepared food in the pocket or wrapped as a roll, trays of appetizers including cheese, fruit, canaps, pts, platters of meat, fish, poultry and other foods including cold cuts. 22. This memorandum replaces GST/HST Memorandum 4.3, Basic Groceries, dated November 1997. For example, frozen platters of prepared foods are taxable. Nestle did not specify a tax level nor exactly define the foods that she would tax. The product label differentiates between "Ingredients" and "non-Medicinal Ingredients" which indicates that the product is consumed for its beneficial effects. Supplies of other energy bars and protein bars are generally taxable as discussed in paragraphs 52 to 54 of this memorandum. A supply of a lunch combination or a snack combination generally does not fall within any of the exclusionary paragraphs 1(a) through (r) of Part III of Schedule VI. According to Statistics Canada's Canadian Community Health Survey, about 12 per cent of the richest fifth of Canadian households have a smoker. One of this product's main ingredients is corn, an ingredient common to snack foods enumerated in paragraph 1(f). carbonated water (including carbonated mineral water), whether flavoured or otherwise, and whether naturally carbonated or otherwise. Product F is considered to be a "similar snack food" for purposes of paragraph 1(f) of PartIII of Schedule VI. Not every supply made by a caterer is a catering service. The UPC is not required to be on packaging under the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act. 99. These supplies are not zero-rated under paragraph 1(n) of Part III of Schedule VI as they are excluded from zero-rating by either paragraphs 1(c) or 1(d). The supply of a decorated artificial cake that is not for human consumption (e.g., the cake is made of Styrofoam) is subject to GST/HST at the rate of 5% or 13%. VI, Part III, para 1(m). In this situation, the customer buys stocked prepared food items and takes them home, where the food is subsequently heated before being consumed. As there are many variations in packaging, product names, and in the actual products themselves, each product must be considered individually. 90. Increase In Revenue Simply raising the taxes on junk food is not enough to make people stop their consumption. 58. Although it makes no health claims, it is not drunk simply to sustain or maintain life, to allay thirst, or for enjoyment. As the ice cream cone is designed for sale in a single serving it is taxable. Ingredients add to the flavour, texture or appearance of the final product. It is supplied in a cylinder and contains all the syrups and CO2 required. Fyber is composed of various grains and is fortified with vitamins and minerals. Snack mixtures usually have the following characteristics: 68. Supplies of mixed, cut vegetables which are packaged and promoted as a "stir-fry" or "chop suey mix" as well as a supply of mixed vegetable sprouts (e.g., a mixture of alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts) are not considered salads. If you are in Qubec, please call the following toll-free number: All of the memoranda in the GST/HST Memoranda Series are available on the CRA Web site at www.cra-arc.gc.ca. Cereal bars and muffin bars are discussed in paragraphs 98 and 99 of this memorandum. The coffee is prepared specifically for the customer after the order is placed. A product supplied in pill, tablet, capsule or similar form is not generally considered to be a food, beverage or ingredient, and is therefore taxable. Granola products Sch. 72. a natural fruit juice or combination of natural fruit juices that have been reconstituted into the original state. A product will qualify as milk-based if it has milk as the main ingredient. 55. The term "sweetened filling" includes any sweetening ingredients (other than unsweetened fruit) added as a filling, but excludes sweetened products added merely as a catalyst for leavening agents (known as yeast foods). The packaging states that the product is identified as a mineral and vitamin supplement. . Rather, it is sold as an ingredient to make a pleasing warm drink. Restrictions related to the amount to be consumed. 110. VI, Part III, para 1(k). In addition, it would not be possible to remove one portion of ice cream from the container without exposing the other portions as the lid covers the entire container; therefore, this two-litre container of ice cream is zero-rated. Bulk or unbottled water Sch. The following are examples of zero-rated supplies. To determine the tax status of frozen fruit juice beverage concentrates, the CRA will consider the percentage of fruit juice by volume in the frozen concentrate (not the percentage of fruit juice in the beverage when reconstituted). Salads are considered to include ingredients such as chopped, shredded, diced, sliced, or pureed vegetables, meat, fish, egg, or other food supplied with a dressing and/or seasoning(s), whether or not the dressing is mixed with the other ingredients. 1. Some examples are candy, soft drinks, chips, and frozen pizza. It is promoted on the label as "take the taste and crunch of potato chips and give them a whole new spin" and "bite sized potato crisp". 133. Instructions advising oral absorption (e.g. There is no separate delivery charge. The CRA applies several factors when determining whether a product is similar to the products listed in paragraph 1(f). Is Mcdonalds taxed? . Where there is also a catering charge or other service charge that is contingent upon the sale of the foodstuff, whether billed separately or not, such a charge is also taxable. The list below provides references to the paragraphs in this memorandum that discuss the criteria and the tax status of bars that do not fall within paragraph 1(e) of Part III of Schedule V: 51. 126. The sales tax on food and beverages is generally applicable as follows: Food and beverages that are considered basic groceries sold for human consumption are exempt from tax. However, its presence aids in determining whether the product is pre-packaged. 20. All supplies of unbottled water made by commercial water haulers are exempt under section 23 of Part VI of Schedule V. However, the supply of unbottled water by a government (other than a municipality) is taxable unless the government is designated as a municipality for this purpose or the supply is zero-rated as described in the above paragraph. Taxable goods under Sch. 132. While critics see government meddling in citizens' private lives, supporters of a "junk food" tax say such a levy could help finance expanded insurance coverage as well as lower health care costs by inducing people to switch to healthier diets. While it could be used to quench thirst or for enjoyment, these uses are in addition to its primary purpose, which is to provide a means to consume minerals and vitamins. Many bars on the market are labelled as energy bars or protein bars. Ice made from potable water is zero-rated when sold as ice cubes or as a large block regardless of how the ice is used. The supply of post-mix is zero-rated. Products commonly referred to as dietary supplements are not considered to be basic groceries and are not within the scope of section 1 of Part III of Schedule VI. Some packages considered "pre-packaged for sale to consumers" contain other packages within them. While there have been no other "junk food taxes" put into place nationally, the movement to slow the consumption of unhealthy foods gained momentum last November after residents of Berkeley, California voted to tax soda and other sweetened beverages. The supply of all food or beverages sold under a contract for, or in conjunction with, catering services is taxable. If a product's tax status is in doubt, the CRA will consider the manner in which the product is displayed, labelled, packaged, invoiced and advertised to determine its tax status. There is no guarantee that eating patterns will shift. No other processing of the food or beverages by the customer should be necessary. To preserve the potency and effectiveness of the herbs in the product and because of the bulking effect of psyllium, it is recommended that the product be mixed immediately before drinking. Based on the facts set out above, Product B is zero-rated under section 1 of Part III of Schedule VI. The store is supplying both taxable (i.e., canned drinks, ice cream cups, amenities) and zero-rated grocery items (i.e., condiments, hamburgers, hotdogs) and delivering them. in the case of a product described in paragraph 1(m) of Part III of Schedule VI, the product is pre-packaged for sale to consumers in quantities of more than five items each of which is a single serving, or. It is available in six varieties: original, ranch, barbecue, all dressed, salt and vinegar and zesty cheese. COMMENTARY. Where a person is known (advertised) as a caterer, the services provided to a customer would normally be catering. EPG Compound is taxable. Junk Food Tax Pros and Cons. For example, a box containing twelve ice cream sandwiches where each portion is 75 mL, and where each is individually wrapped would be taxable. These salads commonly contain fruit and may be formed in the shape of a mould. As a result, although Shark Cartilage is mixed with a liquid, it does not form a "beverage" as the resultant mixture would not be recognized by an average consumer as a beverage. "Other arrangements of prepared food" Sch. While de-alcoholized wines may go through a distillation process to remove most of their alcohol, de-alcoholized wines do contain some alcohol. servings under 600mL) of beverages described in paragraphs 1(c) and (d) of Part III of ScheduleVI remain taxable. 77. If the seasoning or coating includes salt as an ingredient, the nuts or seeds are taxable. Supplies of syrups, crystals, powders and flavourings for making beverages, which are not fruit-flavoured are zero-rated. It includes a stimulant that increases alertness, however, it is not marketed or promoted on this basis. It's time we put the idea of such taxes in their rightful place: the junk bin. VI, Part III, para 1(l). The label indicates that an adult should start with one teaspoon twice a day. 86. Ice cream and similar products are considered to be "sold in single servings" where the product is designed and marketed for sale in single servings. Decorative baskets used in creating gift baskets are not considered to be usual coverings or containers for purposes of section 137 of the Act. Public health advocates say a sugar tax on junk foods could help reduce the consumption of sugary foods causing a reduction in obesity and diseases, as well as people to become healthy overall. An average consumer would not view this product as an ingredient since the product is not integral and necessary to the flavour, texture or appearance of a final product, which in and of itself would be considered to be a food or beverage by an average consumer. This is evident in that the product is consumed in dosages (by the drop) and is packaged in a manner similar to a drug (dropper bottles). The Act does not mention any minimum alcohol content to be used in the determination of whether or not a substance is a wine. Granola bars are discussed in paragraphs 63 to 65 of this memorandum. Generally, the food is prepared or partially prepared at a site other than the site where consumption will occur. The advertising, whether through print or electronic media, includes words found on packages of chips, crisps, puffs, curls or sticks (e.g., "snack", "snack food", "party snack", "crunch" or "crispy"). If a person is uncertain as to whether the supply is made in a participating province, the person may refer to Technical Information Bulletin B-078, Place of Supply Rules Under the HST, available from any Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax services office. Where the focus is on the benefits of the product, rather than the form per se, this is an indication that the product would be considered a dietary supplement rather than a food, beverage or ingredient. 26. Product C ingredients are enriched flour, vegetable oil shortening, whey powder, cheddar cheese (or peanut butter), sugar, glucose-fructose, salt, butter, buttermilk powder, monocalcium phosphate, baking soda, ammonium bicarbonate, soya lecithin, sodium phosphate, maltodextrin, papain, protease and natural flavour. The Navajo Nation is now doing both. Goods excluded from zero-rating under paragraph 1(j) of Part III of ScheduleVI include frozen products such as popsicles and products such as freezies and flavoured, coloured or sweetened ice waters, when packaged in plastic sheaths, whether frozen or not. Product E is considered to be a "similar snack food" for purposes of paragraph 1(f) of PartIII of Schedule VI based on its properties. Such products are commonly supplied for use as animal feeds and may include offal or refuse. Mixtures that are excluded from zero-rating by paragraph 1(i) include: 69. 80. The main ingredients are often coated with a savoury seasoning such as salt or barbecue flavouring. Afterwards, a maintenance daily intake of half of the optimal daily amount is recommended. Such frozen foods are regarded as not being intended for immediate consumption. Fondue chocolate to be used in the preparation of food is traditionally supplied in bar form (170 - 200 grams) in the baking section of grocery stores and is zero-rated. A usual order consists of cans of soft drinks, condiments (i.e., ketchup, mustard, relish), hamburger and hot dog buns, hot dogs and uncooked hamburger patties, and single serving ice cream cups. Salty and savoury snack foods are generally crispy, crunchy, brittle or fluffy in texture, and are usually deep-fried but sometimes are baked. Some beverages contain a combination of both fruit and vegetable juices and may be considered fruit-flavoured beverages or fruit juice beverages. when prepared and pre-packaged specially for consumption by babies; when sold in multiples, pre-packaged by the manufacturer or producer, of single servings; or. The label for Shark Cartilage suggests the consumer not exceed three servings per day, that it be taken to maintain proper bone and joint health, and includes a restriction that the product should not be consumed by pregnant women, children, or individuals who have recently undergone surgery. Reference in this publication is made to supplies taxable at 5% or 13% (the rate of the HST). 103. Although the grocery store provides some amenities with the order, the customer must provide other items such as serving platters, a coffee urn, etc. Sweetened medicated throat lozenges are consumed for their purported beneficial effects on symptoms related to a sore throat. 29. Supplies of food or beverages when sold at an establishment at which all or substantially all of the sales of food or beverages are sales of food or beverages included in any of paragraphs 1(a) to 1(p) of Part III of Schedule VI are taxable except where: and is not sold for consumption at the establishment. It is loosely bagged and sold in 120gram packages. A caterer transports frozen food and raw ingredients to the location where it is to be served. These bars may have a muffin-like texture or a fruit filling in a baked crust. Health News. As such, NTRC recommended slapping an excise tax of 10-20 percent on junk food "to discourage the bad habit of eating or consuming foods detrimental to the body.". Examples of food and beverages that are zero-rated as basic groceries under section1 of Part III of Schedule VI include fresh, frozen, canned and vacuum sealed fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereals, most milk products, fresh meat, poultry and fish, eggs and coffee beans. 52. Among other factors, the CRA will consider the labelling, packaging and marketing of a product to determine whether an average consumer would consider it to be a dietary supplement rather than a food, beverage or ingredient. Fibre Mix is not considered to be an ingredient. Sandwiches, etc., other than when frozen Sch. Ice cream and similar products are considered to be "packaged in single servings" where the nature of the packaging provides an identity to each serving, that is, each serving is packaged in its own right. Paragraph 1(k) of Part III of Schedule VI does not differentiate between the supply of an individual single serving and the supply of a package containing multiples of single servings. In other words, there's no better time for a map looking at how different state sales taxes treat consumable goods like candy, groceries, and soda. A product with a label that displays one or more of the following would generally be considered a dietary supplement rather than a food, beverage or ingredient: 157. Included in paragraph 1(m) of Part III of Schedule VI are foods commonly purchased or served as desserts or snacks that are baked, fried, fresh or frozen, or otherwise prepared for sale. whey protein isolate). Although the muffins require little or no additional preparation, the muffin trays are not considered "other arrangements of prepared food" for the purposes of paragraph 1(o.3) and are zero-rated. 92. These products are taxable. Any combination of foodstuffs that are not suitable for immediate consumption, (such as a basket containing assortments of tinned fish, condiments, sauces, mustards, vinegars, cheeses, fruits and similar products), is subject to the rules for gift baskets contained in paragraph 164 of this memorandum. Each piece is comparable to the size of a potato chip. If a store owner unwraps an ice cream product that was packaged for sale as a single serving immediately before selling it to the consumer, the supply of the product remains taxable as it is designed or marketed to be sold as a single serving. In addition, it is available in flavours commonly associated with snack foods. Supplies of sandwiches and similar products other than when frozen are taxable. They are not considered to be "sweetened goods" for the purposes of paragraph 1(m): 95. National surveys put support for taxation of junk food and sugary drinks is 40% , particularly if the revenue is used to fund other programs that prevent childhood obesity. A junk food tax to prevent the obesity crisis overwhelming the NHS budget is back on the government's agenda, the author of a landmark report says. The supply of bulk food grade starch is zero-rated when it is in the same packaging or form as when supplied for food uses. By 2019, the mining tax will generate P3.5 billion; luxury tax, P7.7 billion; "sin" tax, P38.2 billion, and P20 billion each from fatty food tax, carbon tax, and lottery and casino tax . Texture: crispy, crunchy, brittle or fluffy. Food or beverages heated for consumption include food and beverages supplied by establishments (e.g., grocery stores or restaurants) that sell hot food and beverages that have been heated or kept hot so that they can be consumed hot. Dietary supplements are available in various forms including, but not limited to, tablet, pill, capsule, powder, liquid, gel, wafer and concentrates. As such, de-alcoholized wines are considered wine for the purposes of paragraph 1(a) of Part III of Schedule VI. Mediterranean Pressed Olive Oil is zero-rated under section 1 of Part III of ScheduleVI. 156. Supplies of candies, confectionery that may be classed as candy, or any goods sold as candies, such as candy floss, chewing gum and chocolate, whether naturally or artificially sweetened, and including fruits, seeds, nuts and popcorn when they are coated or treated with candy, chocolate, honey, molasses, sugar, syrup or artificial sweeteners are taxable. People will think twice before buying junk food. 97. Dietary supplements may be made from natural or synthetic ingredients and include products such as vitamins, minerals, tonics, fibre, protein, amino acids, fatty acids, enzymes, herbal supplements, or compounds derived from plant or animal products. Based on the facts set out above, Product F is taxable. It is not a beverage nor is it an ingredient, as it is consumed for its beneficial effects of easing or preventing the symptoms of a cold and the flu. A difference between saturated and unsaturated fats must be included in the policy for the fat tax to be effective. Flavours: In addition to salty, the product is available in flavours such as salt and vinegar, barbecue, all-dressed, cheese, nacho, ketchup, pizza, sour cream and onion, etc. Shark Cartilage is 100% powdered shark cartilage. When a good is packaged and promoted for non-food uses only, the supply is taxable. Junk food tax considered, ruled out says Cathy . Supplies of food preserved in alcohol are zero-rated. The phrase "single serving" includes cones, sundaes, cups, dishes, bowls or similar containers, excluding containers that contain at least 500 mL or 500 grams of these goods when packaged at the retail level for home consumption. If the percentage of fruit juice in the concentrate is less than 25% fruit juice by volume, the supply of the concentrate is taxable. These same products may also have non-food or non-beverage uses. or goods that, when added to water, produce a beverage included in this paragraph are taxable. One of its main ingredients consists of potato (flakes), an ingredient common to those snack foods enumerated in paragraph 1(f). A box or container normally used for shipping purposes, containing several consumer packages of less than six single servings is taxable, regardless of the number of single servings in the shipping container. 74. 108. The term "basic groceries" refers to food, beverages and ingredients. Finally, it is labelled and marketed in a manner similar to products enumerated in paragraph 1(f). Generally, it is the view of the CRA that an average consumer would consider a product to be an ingredient if it added to the flavour, texture or appearance of the final product; that is, if it was integral to the final product. Conversely, when the value of the component parts, each of which is taxable, exceeds 10% of the total value of the supply, the supply is taxable. Non-carbonated fruit-flavoured water falls within paragraph 1(d) of Part III of Schedule VI, which is discussed in paragraphs 19 to 26 of this memorandum. 91. These can result in sugar spikes and weight gain, and a higher risk of diabetes. The term "ingredient" is not defined in the Act. Indicator 4: Amenities for serving or consuming the food or beverages are supplied. Frozen confections containing a mixture of fruit/fruit juice and dairy products (such as cream or ice cream) are taxable under paragraph 1(k) when packaged or sold in single servings. The supply of a decorated wedding cake is zero-rated as long as it is food for human consumption, supplied by the cake decorator, and it weighs at least 230 grams. Plus, the proceeds from the tax would generally be used to promote healthy foods leading to a "win-win" according to its proponents. A number of studies have found that diets of less healthy food options are less expensive than diets of healthier food options. Furthermore, the product label states, "For best results, drink 20minutes before a meal" rather than as part of a meal. One of the main ingredients of ProductD is potato (pieces), an ingredient common to snack foods enumerated in paragraph 1(f). The following supplies of baking ingredients are zero-rated: 47. Although we consider placement of a product in store aisles as a relevant consideration, it alone is not considered a determinative factor. For example, the supply of tomato and vegetable juices in 540 mL sealed cans (i.e., cans without built-in opening devices) is zero-rated even though the volume is under 600 mL. This product would not be considered an ingredient to be mixed with or used in the preparation of a beverage and is therefore taxable. The customer is also charged an additional fee that covers the delivery of the doughnuts and coffee, provision of napkins, cups, stir sticks, sugar and creamers, and pick-up of the urn after the customer is finished. Ice lollies, juice bars, flavoured, coloured or sweetened ice waters, or similar products, whether frozen or not, are taxable. 148. a natural fruit juice or combination of natural fruit juices, or. The manufacturer's Web site claims that medical research is being conducted into the benefits of shark cartilage in inhibiting tumour-based cancer and metastasis. It is sold loosely in 200 gram bags in the cracker section of the supermarket. 166. Furthermore, the omission of words on the labelling and marketing material of Product C that are usually used with products enumerated in paragraph 1(f), indicates that it is not similar to those products enumerated in 1(f). These indicators are to be applied in a flexible manner on a case-by-case basis. 16. Drink-a-Min is a product made with fruit juices from concentrate and is fortified with 15 minerals and vitamins. 71. Seeing a foreign travellers reaction upon entering a Canadian junk food aisle is typically a funny experience. However, after a ruling has been issued, if it is determined that a product is in fact not a meal replacement, a nutritional supplement, or a formulated liquid diet product, the ruling will not be valid in accordance with GST/HST Memorandum 1.4, Excise and GST/HST Rulings and Interpretations Service. Refer to paragraph 147 of this memorandum for additional information on vitamins. 129. However, those lozenges would not be considered by the average consumer to be food. Despite the fact that the product can be applied externally, it is labelled, packaged, and marketed in a manner similar to other cooking oils. Nut bars, which generally include one or more types of nuts and syrup or honey as main ingredients, are taxable. The charge for the coffee is a flat charge for an entire urn, and is therefore not based on the number of servings provided. 25. 4. These types of bars are generally taxable unless they qualify as meal replacements or nutritional supplements that meet the conditions set out in paragraph 160 of this memorandum. Moreover, in a specific case, it may be apparent that a particular indicator is overwhelmingly more important than the others. These trays are advertised as "party trays". Supplies of products known as trail mixes that contain various combinations of the products described in paragraphs 66 to 68 of this memorandum are taxable. 50. In this publication "taxable" means subject to GST at 5% or HST at 13% and "zero-rated" means subject to GST/HST at 0%. The operator attaches this to the fountain and the fountain dispenses a carbonated beverage. Also, the appearance (bite-size) and texture (crispy, crunchy) are similar to those products enumerated in paragraph 1(f). Supplies of chips, crisps, puffs, curls or sticks (such as potato chips, corn chips, cheese puffs, potato sticks, bacon crisps and cheese curls), other similar snack foods or popped popcorn and brittle pretzels, but not including any product that is sold primarily as a breakfast cereal, are taxable. If you wish to make a technical enquiry on the GST/HST by telephone, please call the toll-free number 1-800-959-8287. dropper bottles. 150. A caution appears on the label that the product must be consumed in restricted amounts. For GST/HST purposes, a single serving for puddings and similar products includes all servings weighing less than 425 grams. In the case of soda or junk . The product comes in strawberry, vanilla and chocolate flavours. require little or no additional preparation (e.g., "cooking" or "heating" would generally constitute additional preparation, whereas "thawing" generally would not). Examples include: 139. The pizzas require a significant amount of additional preparation (they must be cooked) before they can be eaten and they are not likely to be cooked or served on the cardboard trays. These centres are listed in GST/HST Memorandum 1.2, Canada Revenue Agency GST/HST Rulings Centres. The supply of cylinders of CO2 is taxable. Did it work? 130. The product label advises consumers to consult their medical practitioner prior to use of the product. The product is available in specialty vitamin stores or nutrition centres or is placed among non-prescription drugs and/or cosmetics and not with commonly recognized food or beverages in health food stores, pharmacies or large department stores. Their ingredients are ready to eat; no further processing is required. In a similar fashion, many other flavoured or sweetened products that may have a pleasing taste would not be considered by the average consumer to be a food or beverage. 78. This information includes ingredients and net weight. 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