What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets?
What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets? The Scottish government regulations, external apply to businesses with more than 50 employees. Image source, Scottish governmentPrice promotions on those items - such as "three for the price of two", "three for £10" or "buy five and save 20%" - are no longer allowed.
- ▪What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets?
- ▪The Scottish government regulations, external apply to businesses with more than 50 employees.
- ▪Image source, Scottish governmentPrice promotions on those items - such as "three for the price of two", "three for £10" or "buy five and save 20%" - are no longer allowed.
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What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets? Image source, Getty ImagesPublished1 October 2026Updated 4 minutes agoSugary soft drinks, biscuits and some breakfast cereals have disappeared from prominent positions in Scotland's supermarkets.The Scottish government has introduced rules meaning some products that are high in fat, sugar and salt can no longer be put in prime end-of-aisle slots, or feature as part of multi-buy offers in store or online.The regulations will apply to the usual suspects - chocolate, crisps, biscuits and ice cream.But it could also include kombucha, seaweed snacks, muesli and chewing gum, depending on their sugar content.What are the new rules? The Scottish government regulations, external apply to businesses with more than 50 employees.
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