Weights and Measures Legislation- Proposed Changes to the Regulations governing the sale of Unwrapped Bread |
28th Jan 2010 |
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Members will be aware that the National Measurement Office advised some time ago that the regulations concerning the sale of unwrapped bread were about to change. The plan was that bakers could choose to make bread in sizes other than the "standard" sizes of 400g or a multiple of 400g provided that the customer was made aware of the "non-standard" quantity at the time of sale.
The following note has just been published on the NMO web-site!
"The National Measurement Office recently published draft guidance to The Weights and Measures (Specified Quantities) (Unwrapped Bread and Intoxicating Liquor) Order 2010. The expectation at the time was that the regulations would come into force on 6 April 2010. However, due to the need to prioritise Government business, and the pressure of Parliamentary time, Ministers have decided to defer the introduction of new legislation in this area until the next common commencement date, which is 1 October 2010.
We understand this may come as a disappointment to some of you and regret any inconvenience caused."
Members who are talking to Bakers about the provision of newe equipment to deal with the new regulations should be advising their customers accordingly.
It is of course worth remembering that there is a General Election due before October, and there is no guarantee that the incoming Government, whatever its political persuasion, will continue with these proposed regulations.
John Anthony
Technical Officer,
28 January 2010
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