Russia used ammonia inhalants to ‘delay fatigue’ during World Cup
Russia’s football team used ammonia inhalants during their World Cup campaign, their doctor has revealed.
Speaking to Sport.ru, Eduard Bezuglov, admitted that the team’s use of the ammonia based chemical, but insisted it could not be construed as doping.
“This is common ammonia, which is moistened in cotton wool and breathed in,” he told Sport.ru. “This is done by thousands of athletes to perk them up...It has nothing to do with doping,” he added.
The revelation followed a video released by German newspaper showing Russian player rubbing their noses during games.
Ammonia inhalants or smelling salts are not prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Code, but are used by powerlifters to improve performance.
Ammonia acts as a stimulant, delaying fatigue and fit the definition of doping, Bild cited experts as saying.
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GST Council clarifies on popcorn taxation
Jaisalmer, Dec 21: The GST Council on Saturday agreed to issue a clarification on the taxation of popcorn, stating that pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat snacks will attract a 12% tax, while an 18% GST will be levied if the popcorn is caramelised.
There is no change in the tax rate for popcorn, and the GST Council has decided that the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will issue a circular clarifying the current taxation regime for popcorn.
"Ready-to-eat popcorn," which is mixed with salt and spices and has the essential character of namkeens, currently attracts a 5% GST if it is not pre-packaged and labelled.
If it is supplied as pre-packaged and labelled, a 12% GST is levied.
However, when popcorn is mixed with sugar (caramel popcorn), its essential character changes to that of a sugar confectionery, and it would therefore be classified under HS 1704 90 90, attracting an 18% GST, as per the clarification.
