EU law threatens Scottish frozen sausage manufacturer

Posted on 9 Jul 2012

European legislation could cost Scotland-based Freshlink Foods over 140 jobs at its Glasgow plant, union officials warn.

A new EU regulation on cold storage gas will come into effect in 2014, completely banning the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerants. Freshlink Foods issued a statement that said it had “commenced a minimum 90-day consultation period with its workforce regarding the possibility of a restructuring of its operations, which may impact on the future of…

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