The draft presented by the government a month ago had only stipulated a 9% sales tax on meat, fish, fruit and vegetables , but the local association of dairy producers said the measure discriminated against milk and dairy manufacturers.
The finance minister said at that time the government would extend the list to include milk and dairy when manufacturers and milk farmers reached a consensus.
The updated Tax Code draft maintains the reduction of standard VAT from 24% to 20% starting 2016, and further to 18% starting 2018.