Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Remove the VAT on Period Pants
Closed
2,962 signatures
What the petition asks
In January 2021 the UK Government abolished the VAT on menstrual products, but failed to include period pants which continue to be taxed at 20% because the Government classifies them as a garment. The tax code must be brought up to date in line with products like tampons, pads, and menstrual cups.
This tax is making an environmentally and financially sustainable alternative more expensive.
Disposable products can contain up to 90% plastic and cannot be recycled. To reduce period poverty, improve menstrual literacy and tackle the climate emergency, the Government must act to make this sustainable option more accessible.
We call on the Treasury to remove this burdensome financial barrier and encourage environmentally friendly consumer behaviour.'
Disposable products can contain up to 90% plastic and cannot be recycled. To reduce period poverty, improve menstrual literacy and tackle the climate emergency, the Government must act to make this sustainable option more accessible.
We call on the Treasury to remove this burdensome financial barrier and encourage environmentally friendly consumer behaviour.'
Timeline
| 19 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,962
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
19 Apr 2021
Closed
19 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.