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[Nickbat]

Of course Banjax will say that, because this is in the Daily Mail, it can't true.

For everyone else, though:

"EU to ban selling eggs by the dozen: Shopkeepers' fury as they are told all food must be weighed and sold by the kilo"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1289882/EU-ban-selling-eggs-dozen-Shopkeepers-fury-told-food-weighed-sold-kilo.html

 

[tidla]

in a period of time where most counties are trying to save money big style, could we not get rid of those whos whole day is spent creating more pointless regs?

[HolyCount]

In these times of austerity .... how much are these changes going to cost the food  retail industry ??

[Nickbat]

in a period of time where most counties are trying to save money big style, could we not get rid of those whos whole day is spent creating more pointless regs?

Spot on, Tapper! 

[Nickbat]

I should point out that this is not a done deal and it will be next year before the EU is able to pass the necessary laws.

So, come on, you Cleggerons. There's still time to fight it! 

Bet they don't, though. 

[Dishevelled Den]

I can't see how that makes sense :-?

We had enough bollocking about with bananas and cucumbers - now this?

This is the natural consequence of a legislature that has focus on the trivia of homologation and compliance rather than be concerned with the more pressing matter of impending financial disaster.

In fact, I think the following message should be sent to those assiduous MEP's who think this latest wheeze is a good idea.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9VqIoOKIws&feature=related[/media]

[tidla]

I can't see how that makes sense :-?

We had enough bollocking about with bananas and cucumbers - now this?

This is the natural consequence of a legislature that has focus on the trivia of homologation and compliance rather than be concerned with the more pressing matter of impending financial disaster.

In fact, I think the following message should be sent to those assiduous MEP's who think this latest wheeze is a good idea.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9VqIoOKIws&feature=related[/media]

was expecting a bit more video/dialog, short and sweet!

 

[Amigo]

They've tried this with fruit & veg etc. Being British we did what we do best & did'nt take a blind bit of notice. I buy my veggies & duck eggs from various smallholdings & farmshops in Lincs. by the pound/dozen etc. & will continue to do so regardless of anything these non jobs come up with.

   

[Martin_1962]

We buy what we need not by weight - eg 8 potatoes ect

[Amigo]

We buy what we need not by weight - eg 8 potatoes ect

The seller still weighs them!

[Vamps]

We buy what we need not by weight - eg 8 potatoes ect

Similar here, or just pour them out, or a handful or that looks about right, but eggs by the dozen or perhaps 1/2 dozen.....as it should be....

[Banjax]

can't you open the box and count? i don't think i'd go to war over this to be honest 
 when was the last time anyone on here asked for a dozen eggs? dont you just pick up a box, check to see they're not cracked and move on to the tea and coffee section....like everyone else? 

[tidla]

why fix something which aint broke?

6/12 eggs medium or large, check the box, who cares what it weighs?

or is that the point of this non job legislation?

[Mysteryman]

I rather like the idea of seven eggs to a box. Just to be awkward, you understand.

[Chris_H]

Don't tell them that car wheel diameters (for some VERY peculiar reason ) are specified in inches!!!