IFA pushes for strong enforcement of grocery rules

Farmers need strong enforcement of the new Grocery Goods Regulations, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association.

Joe Healy, president, called on Enterprise Trade and Employment Minister Mary Mitchell-O’Connor, at a recent meeting, to oversee the enforcement of the new regulations by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CPCC).

He said she must ensure the CPCC is very strong in its role of monitoring the compliance of retailers and wholesalers with the legislation, including all the requirements for staff training, annual compliance reporting and maintaining of records.