Large retailers to purchase at least 51% of certain foodstuffs from domestic producers
08 Jun 2016
On 8 June 2016, the Parliament amended Law 321/2009 “On the sale of food products”. The amendments provide, inter alia, that retailers having an annual net turnover or owning assets representing more than EUR 2 million shall be under the obligation to purchase 51 per cent of the products belonging to the category of meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits, honey, dairy and bakery products, from the short supply chain. In addition, retailers shall have the obligation to (1) ensure distinct exhibition and selling spaces for the Romanian products and (2) organize events for the promotion of Romanian food products, according to a schedule to be established by the local authorities. The Law was promulgated by the President on 11 July 2016.
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Treatment and operation (Operational conditions)
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Services (Wholesale and retail trade)
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