In early October, the Ministry monte lake of Development announced a new law that allows the sale o

In early October, the Ministry monte lake of Development announced a new law that allows the sale of expired, but non-perishable food. This is a health bomb as many rushed to announce official bodies? What is the difference between the date of exhaustion preferably expiration date? What to look for on the label? What place was the Uniform monte lake Food Authority (EFET)? All answers on the lines below!
Outrage has broken out in the market and consumers after the decision of the Ministry monte lake of Development that will now appear in quotes on the shelves of supermarkets expired products to help people with serious financial problems.
In particular, according to the 5th article of the new law, "be placed food last date shall, except as specified by law as perishable, provided that they will be sold clearly separated from other food and plaque will be displayed these will appear in capital letters the words "Food past sustainability."
H provision refers not to those that can be altered and have an expiration date, but only indicate what 'best'. We're not talking about that products such as milk and yogurt, monte lake which after the expiration date can be dangerous to health, but for products like pasta, which can be preserved for some time yet. Based on the wording of the provision, the date on which the product may not exceed in the case: At one week, except for products with a minimum durability shall be indicated monte lake by the display day and month. In one month, for products with a minimum monte lake durability shall be declared by indicating the month and year. Three months in the case of products with a minimum durability shall be declared the only indication of the year.
It makes sense, the new legislation to frighten us, because all of us today go to the supermarket and we have always had in our minds before we put in our basket a product, check the expiration date. In many cases, we could roll up shop in the foot if you identify a product on the shelf that had expired.
The unprecedented data for Greek practice though abroad apply for some kairo- has revolutionized consumers. Dozens of consumer organizations, nutritionists and marketers react, saying that the country becomes a "dump", while the Uniform Food Authority (EFET) monte lake reinforces this view, calling the suspension decision.
Beyond reasonable questions relating to product safety, another drawback monte lake to identify specific provision is the fact that now, powerless citizens monte lake are asked to pay for products previously many supermarket chains had people monte lake with financial difficulties free.
Many are satisfied with the new measure, as it would relieve the family budget, because these products will be sold at half price. The issue with the expired seem to have gotten monte lake large dimensions, since the european radio network has launched an investigation into whether it is safe to sell expired food in the shops (http://www.euranet.eu).
Press release monte lake of October 23, the FSA said that after the meeting held in the presence of consumer organizations, food companies and retail businesses (Super monte lake Market), who asserted that the provision for your last sustainability must remain inactive because : Can not guarantee the quality of products or the sales price. There is a risk to find some cunning opportunity to fill the market with poor quality. There is a risk of creating unfair monte lake competition against firms that would not have expired products. It is a mistake to separate the citizens - consumers into two categories. Not complete this dialogue in the European Union. No approval of the competent committee of the European Union for market regulations. Not specified percentage of the discount will apply to those products. It is wrong to ask people to buy expired food (given that all past years are trained to pay attention to expiration dates and label). The control mechanisms of the country can not ensure such checks.
Indeed, Mr. Chairman EFET. Yiannis Michas monte lake said that "as long as remain monte lake president of FSA will continue our efforts to protect public health. The Ministry should immediately suspend the application of this provision, because it serves neither consumers nor entrepreneurship. "
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