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Publication - Consultation paper

Price controls on essential food items: consultation paper

Published
1 September 2026
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Cost of living crisis, Economy, Farming and rural
ISBN
9781807754938

This consultation seeks your views on the proposed introduction of legal price caps on essential food items sold by large supermarket chains in their stores or online. This consultation seeks your views on the Scottish Government proposal and the design of any potential scheme.

Open
70 days to respond
Respond online

Closes
25 November 2026

Supporting documents

Price Controls on Essential Food Items: Consultation Paper
File type
66 page PDF
File size
1.0 MB
Respondent Information Form
File type
Word document
File size
261.9 kB
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