Information for greengrocers
(for all nations)
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As a general rule, produce (including items that are divided into pieces or have had parts removed for trimming but have not as such been processed) is required to be sold by net weight (produce without the wrapper). There are some exemptions and specific requirements for potatoes. If packed in a container, such as a punnet, soft fruits and mushrooms must have the weight made known to the buyer before payment is made.
In general, all foods, whether pre-packed, non-pre-packed or sold by number, must be priced and customers must be able to see the price indication without asking for assistance and the unit price of the goods must be displayed. There are specific requirements relating to bag and box schemes where a variety of items of fresh fruits or vegetables are placed together in a container for a future sale to a customer.
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 ban traders from using unfair commercial practices towards consumers and set out broad rules outlining when commercial practices are unfair.
