The European Commission will scrap EU shape and size standards for 26 fruits and vegetables after receiving permission from member states today (12 November).

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These include cucumbers, carrots, watermelons, and Brussels sprouts.


Only 10 products are now standardised, including apples, lettuces and tomatoes, although these may be sold in any form when labelled “for processing”.

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