{quote]I'd just like to point out those harsh penalties don't apply in the Republic of Ireland. There is a requirment to display € per KG or € per liter BUT there is absolutely no problem displaying an equivilant in € per LB or € per Pint etc. The units are still legally recognised. However, trading standards require that the price be given in metric units, you can have it in anything else you like after that.[/quote]
If, i'm not mistake, and Paul can correct me if I am wrong, but that is the same way it is in the UK. However, some folks are making a noise for themselves by not wanting to follow this simple procedure and as a result those resisting are being charged.
If no one in Eire has been charged with an infraction of the law, it is because all have peacefully complied and see no reason why not to.
Keep in mind though, that the use of price per imperial unit as a secondary declaration in advertisements is only legal until 2009-12-31. After which the secondary declarations must be removed. Their legality is only short term.
For further info see the provisions of EU directive 80/181.
