A special discussion will be held today between President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the traders on the issues relating to the new regulations on vegetable and fruit transport, Minister of Co-operatives and Internal Trade Johnston Fernando said.
The Ministry sources said Sri Lanka loses more than Rs.20 billion per year due to improper packing methods used in transportation.
According to the new regulation, those individuals found guilty are to be fined up to Rs 10,000 each while the fine for an institution could go up to Rs 100,000.
The Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade made transporting vegetables and fruits in plastic crates mandatory from Sunday midnight saying that a large percentage of vegetables were wasted due to improper use of packaging in delivery.