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What changes in the way we buy bread

The government puts an end to the " stealing" and is making various changes in the market

Newsroom June 11 07:21

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One of the theoretically most important structural changes suggested by the Ministry of Development, is the sale of bread in terms of protecting the consumer.
According to the Greek newspaper “Imerisia”, the ministry shall look into the stealing with the weighing method of heavy paper , as well as the misleading information on the signs about the price.
At the same time the high selling prices of coffee, toast and sandwich in organized beaches that already charging a pay fee on entrance, has also become noticed.

More specifically, the ministry has incorporated changes to the rules of trading products and service, in relation of weighing. These should implement butchers, greengrocers, fishmongers, bakeries, and outlets selling cheese and sausages, as well a supermarkets and small grocery stores.
It will be a specific maximum weight in paper or plastic wrap, bags, or paper-bags and containers that are used for packing products.

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A fine of 1,000 euro will apply to the Violators.

The government is also making changes in other kind of products as well. On cleaning and detergent products for example , their labels should list: the name and the trade name of the product, the full address and telephone number of the person responsible for placing the product on the market. This information can be printed in the language of the Member State of the EU where the place of business is located and registered. Also, the label should state an email address if available, a phone number, the phrase “Keep away from children “and “Poison Centre Phone: 210 7793777”. Instructions and special precautions, if required.

In addition, the packaging of laundry detergent should state the dosage information.
Further the fishmongers are also required to display in their store tables labels stating the origin of the fishing zone ,North Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea e.t.c.
There are more changes to come in different kind of areas, like on restaurants pricelists and tax.

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