Romania: Updates on the New Retail Law and COOL Labelling in Romania

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The new retail law approved by the Romanian Parliament in July 2016 triggered strong debates at the retail and food industry levels. The law has not been fully implemented, with secondary implementation legislation in preparation. The European Commission required supplementary information in regards to several items pertaining to the retail law.

Romania: Updates on the New Retail Law and COOL Labelling in Romania

 

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