New draft regulations for the grocery goods sector are being published today.
They are aimed at ensuring that dealings in the sector are fair and sustainable and operate in the interests of jobs.
Under the draft grocery goods regulations being published by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton this morning, contracts in the sector are now required to be in writing with certain terms included.
There will be restrictions on unilateral changes to contracts and payments for shelf space, marketing costs, advertising costs, wastage and shrinkage.
Records will also have to be retained for inspection and compliance purposes.
Consultation and submissions on the draft regulations are being sought from interested parties before February 27, 2015.