Delay in Introduction of Price per Unit of Measurement Regulations

The entry into force of Decree # 36,749, which obligates sellers to indicate the price per unit of measurement (PUM in Spanish) has been extended until March 2012.

"Mayi Antillon, Minister of Economy, said the extension will allow more independent and chain supermarkets to conform to the regulation.

Apart from the extension, a new arrangement has also been established where suppliers with two or fewer cash registers may display the PUM on price lists visible to the consumer", reported Elfinancierocr.com.

Source: elfinancierocr.com

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