Belgium EU-28: Dual Quality Foodstuffs in Europe

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Two studies conducted by Eastern European Members States (MS) have concluded that identically branded food products are being sold with lower quality in Eastern Europe than Western Europe. Complaints have been brought to the European Commission by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). There is continuing discussion in the Commission over how best to resolve the matter. 

Belgium EU-28: Dual Quality Foodstuffs in Europe

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