Transport regulation relaxed

1 February 2011 08:30 am

Minister of Trade Johnston Fernando has decided to relax the new regulations on transporting fruits and vegetables for one month.

All fruits and vegetables will have to be stored in plastic, hard paper or wood when it is transported or face the fine by the end of the month, Minister of Internal Trade and Cooperatives Johnston Fernando said.

The new law will came into effect since yesterday and will not be suspended although be give a grace period before the Consumer Affairs Authority will carry out raids to fine traders who will break the law, Minister Fernando said. (SR)