The retail prices and the unit prices must be indicated in an unambiguous, easily identifiable and clearly legible manner on products offered for sale to the ultimate consumer. The Directive gives details of which products must display unit prices and those which are exempt, in particular products prepacked in pre-established quantities. Transitional arrangements are applicable to certain products sold in pre-established quantities. Annex containing list of products prepackaged in pre-established quantities referred to in the Directive. The Resolution requests further proposals from the Commission as soon as possible to extend the range of categories of products covered by the Directive and to revise the existing range.
Transitional measures exist in respect of the imperial system used in the UK and in Ireland.