Recently, some changes were made to the laws concerning the use of food stamps. unfortunately many companies they are not yet aware that they could receive a fine of up to R$ 50,000 in case of non-compliance with the rules established by law. Stay tuned!
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For those who don't know yet, the food voucher is a non-mandatory benefit, but provided by several companies to their employees. This feature should only be used in supermarkets, where basic basket items can be purchased to compose the month's food purchases for employees and their families.
Items that should not be purchased with food stamps
We have already received notifications that people used the voucher even to fill up their vehicles, pay for a cell phone plan and to purchase other things that are not related to food. This is illegal and generates a fine. From the moment purchases are registered at the establishment's cashier, many systems already show that products are prohibited from being paid with the resource.
According to the list published by the Federal Government, the consumer may also receive a fine if it is confirmed that he uses the benefit to purchase the following items:
- Electronics and home appliances;
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Cosmetics;
- Cigarettes and tobacco products;
- Fuels;
- Tools;
- Ready meals, whether in restaurants, bars or snack bars;
- Cutlery and kitchen utensils;
- Personal hygiene and cleaning products.
A note was made about the various establishments that allowed workers to use the resource to buy some of the items we mentioned earlier. These goods, for the most part, cannot be ingested, so they are prohibited, since the card is offered with the aim of helping workers eat.
What can be purchased with the food stamp?
We have already talked about what cannot be bought with it, now we will talk about what can and even should be purchased. We point out the foods that make up the basic food basket, frozen and industrialized items, meat, grains, perishables, fruit and vegetables and some others. Using the voucher in this way, it cannot be canceled, nor will you receive any fines. It is very important that you only use it for what is necessary and permitted.
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