Romania: Romania Amends Controversial Food Retail Legislation
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On April 1, 2020, the Government of Romania (GOR) published Law 28/2020, amending Law 321/2009 on food retail. The original 2009 law was also amended in 2016 under Law 150/2016, requiring retailers to source and sell 51 percent of certain Romanian products. The European Commission (EC) raised concerns that Law 150/2016 would infringe on the free movement of goods within the common market. The new 2020 amendment eliminates the compulsory aspects of the 2016 law, although suggests similar measures on a voluntary basis. Although never fully implemented, Law 150/2016 created some confusion and prompted adjustments along Romania’s food supply chain.
Romania: Romania Amends Controversial Food Retail Legislation
