Romania drafts bill to put competitive local brands back on retailers’ shelves
<p>The delisting of a Romanian product with a lower price than the one subsequently imported by the retailer would result in a fine in the amount of &nbsp;5% of the retailer’s turnover, according to a draft bill being sketched in the Ministry of Agriculture, minister <strong>Florin Barbu</strong> announced at a discussion with the lawmakers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the draft is to be discussed with food processing companies and retailers on June 11 and 12, <a href="https://www.economica.net/delistarea-de-la-raft-a-unui-produs-romanesc-cu-pret-mai-mic-fata-decat-cel-achizitionat-ulterior-de-catre-retailer-din-import-va-fi-sanctionata-cu-5-din-cifra-de-afaceri-proiect_750357.html?mc_cid=44fc4e93fb&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Economica.net</a> reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The representatives of the Economic Commission in the Senate discussed with all the decision-makers on May 29 about the alleged discrimination carried out by retailers against Romanian brands.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

<p><em>(Photo source: Inquam Photos/George Calin)</em></p>