This was announced by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Finance Minister Victoria Belous. The finance minister said that the ministry is aware of the discussions and criticism regarding the VAT on hygiene products and assured that they are not being ignored. "We are currently in the process of finalizing our tax policy, and all proposals are being carefully analyzed. This includes proposals regarding the VAT rate for hygiene products, which will be reviewed," stated Victoria Belous. "This was a mistaken decision. We are correcting it, as Finance Minister Victoria Belous announced. The VAT rate on hygiene products will remain reduced. "Thank you to everyone who brought this issue to our attention. Good governance also means promptly acknowledging when a decision was wrong and correcting it," emphasized Vasile Tofan. Earlier, the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova), in its comments on the draft tax policy measures for 2027, advocated for maintaining the reduced 8% VAT rate on feminine hygiene pads, tampons, panty liners, and menstrual cups. AmCham noted that it considers feminine hygiene products to be essential goods, and their use is not a voluntary choice; furthermore, an increase in the cost of these products would disproportionately affect low-income women. The organization notes that EU legislation allows for a reduced VAT rate on contraceptives and feminine hygiene products, and in several EU countries, VAT rates on such products range from 0% to 7%. // 07.09.2026 — InfoMarket.