“Of course, a precedent is offered, unheard of in our practice. That is, with regard to the Code of Administrative Offenses: when the proceeds of fines are not credited to the appropriate budget, but are divided in half with those who claimed the offense, ”Shapkin explained.
According to him, at first glance, the initiative is "imbued with concern for citizens."
At the same time, the expert noted that if you really seriously deal with the issues of controlling the shelf life of products, then, in his opinion, all the food in the stores "will be plastic, which will be stored forever."
“Because a natural product spoils. If the expiration date really comes to an end, then stores should provide discounts on goods. And significant - to sell it at half price, a third of the price. Some stores go for it, but it really needs to be put into practice, ”he concluded.
Earlier, State Duma deputy Vasily Vlasov proposed to pay citizens for the delay found.
More details in the material RT.