Starting August 10, stores with an area exceeding 30 square meters will be required to indicate the country of origin of food products directly on price tags
The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) noted that the relevant changes are provided for in the Law on Domestic Trade. The new requirements apply to retail establishments in categories B, C, and D (with an area of more than 30 square meters) and are aimed at increasing transparency for consumers and ensuring product traceability at all stages of distribution. The changes will not affect retail outlets with an area of 30 square meters or less. Under the new rules, for prepackaged products, the country of origin must be indicated on the price tag if its inclusion on the packaging is mandatory or if the manufacturer voluntarily includes it. The information on the price tag must fully correspond to the information on the product label. For unpackaged products, as well as goods packaged directly at the point of sale at the consumer’s request or for direct sale, the origin of the products must be indicated based on shipping documents and data from the traceability system. The law also establishes uniform requirements for the presentation of this information. The price tag must indicate the full name of the country of origin; the flag of the country of origin may be used only as an additional graphic element. The use of the flag alone, without the country’s name, is prohibited. The label must be placed on the price tag or next to the product and printed in a font at least 0.3 cm high. ANSA recommends that retailers update their price tags in advance and verify that the information on the shelves matches the data on the packaging and accompanying documents. Agency inspectors will begin verifying compliance with the new requirements. Violations of the new rules are subject to administrative penalties. Officials face fines ranging from 60 to 90 conventional units (3,000 to 4,500 lei), while legal entities face fines ranging from 120 to 240 conventional units (6,000 to 12,000 lei). // 17.07.2026 — InfoMarket.
