17 of the weirdest myths about EU laws

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Myth: Chip shops to call cod by its Latin name

Fact: Packaging of fish for sale as food must show details of the fish species and where it was caught. This would never affect how fish is labelled on menus in chip shops or elsewhere.
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Myth: EU to ban the name ‘mince pies’

Fact: Products need to be clearly identified – that’s it. Mince pies are mince pies and no organisation has a problem with it, other than some UKIP supporters, who want them to be called Christmas pies.
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Myth: EU causes village swings to be removed for being too big

Fact: A non-mandatory European Standardisation Committee guideline, saying swings shouldn’t exceed three metres, was adopted and enforced by the British Standards Institution.
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Myth: The EU has banned photos of the London Eye

Fact: There was a proposal that anyone wishing to use photos of landmarks for commercial puposes should get permission.
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Myths: The EU says kilts are womenswear and manufacturers will be fined if they label them differently

Fact: The UK Office for National Statistics sent out a questionnaire asking for kilts to be labelled as “women’s apparel”.
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Myth: The EU has banned children from helping on milk rounds

Fact: The UK controls which work children are not allowed to do – it doesn’t include milk deliveries. Good luck getting them out of bed early enough.
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Myth: Cucumbers have to be straight

Fact: Cucumbers are graded by factors including curvature so customers who can’t inspect before buying know what to expect.
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Myth: EU forces cows to wear nappies

Fact: One publicity-seeking farmer tied bed sheets on his cows, saying the nitrates in cow dung were banned, but it was just a stunt.
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Myth: Standardised condoms too small for UK men

Fact: EU standards relate only to quality, not size. Also – get over yourself.
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Source: Euromyths

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