Generally speaking, yes. For the purposes of what you probably need it for (which I assume is a recipe using cornstarch as a thickener) the answer would be yes. If you want to get really technical, cornflour is an ambiguous term that can refer to cornstarch or cornmeal. In Australia, cornflour is generally made from wheat, rather than maize. So it will ususally say wheaten cornflour on the pack, and in fact is in no way related to corn. Cornstarch (US term) is a similar product, but is actually derived from corn.
Following a recent referendum, Switzerland has announced a temporary rise in its VAT rates. The increase will help alleviate the costs the social security system which is undergoing reform. The Swiss VAT rates will change as follows from 1 January 2011: Standard VAT rate: 7.6% to 8.0%. Reduced VAT rate: 3.6% to 3.8% (hotels) Super Reduced VAT rate: 2.4% to 2.5% (foodstuffs) The increase will be withdrawn on the 1 st January 2018.
The standard rate of VAT has risen from 17.5% to 20% as the government looks to boost tax revenues to cut its deficit. Business groups have warned that retailers will be hit by the increase, while opponents of the rise have said the poorest will be hit hardest.he VAT rise is also a worry for the Bank of England. At 3.3%, the annual rise in the consumer prices index is already well above the Bank's target of 2%, and the increased VAT rate is likely to push inflation towards 4% this year, analysts say.