100 years ago: Strict regulations for bread prices and weight in the Zwettl district

100 years ago: Strict regulations for bread prices and weight in the Zwettl district

The regulation, issued by the Governor for Lower Austria, is specifically geared towards the recognition of the bread weight. Specifically, it says that everyone who offers bread or rolls is obliged to exhibit the weight of the bread in a clearly visible point in the sales room or at the stand. This information must be presented in readable characters to ensure that customers are well informed.

strict punishments for violations

The regulation provides for high penalties for those who disregard these regulations. In this way, violations can be punished by the political authorities with fines up to 10,000,000 crowns or with an arrest of up to six months. In addition, it is possible to introduce the expiry right to the goods, which means that the affected products can also be confiscated.

These regulations come from an earlier imperial regulation that came into force in 1917. In times when the price system and market transparency were of great importance, this regulation is an important step to ensure consumers' rights.

The present regulation immediately came into force with the announcement, which underlines the urgency of the matter. At a time when the weaving of confidants and the relationship of trust between sellers and buyers was crucial for trade, these regulations were considered necessary to avoid potential abuse and deception.

In today's world, you could learn from these historical provisions how important it is to offer clear and transparent prices. In a world in which people are increasingly dependent on research, the transparency of products remains a central topic, as the conditions at that time show.

For more information and deeper insights into the historical background of this regulation, See the report on www.meinbeinbezirk.at .