The UK Government has announced plans to revive imperial measurements in the near future.
Officials have launched a consultation on how to implement the change to the UK law on weights and measurements.
Currently, the law requires metric units - such as kilograms and litres - to be used as the primary indication for a number of packaged and loose goods. This has been the case in England, Scotland and Wales since 2000.
Government officials are now seeking at changing the law, which would allow for imperial measurements - such as pounds and ounces - to be made legal once again.
In a statement, the government states that there is no intention to require businesses to change their existing practices.
The consultation on the measurements will last for 12 weeks.
Plans to return the Crown symbol to pint glasses has also been announced by the UK Government.
The marker was in use from 1698 before being widely replaced by the EU-wide ‘CE’ marking 2006 in order to conform with EU rules in the UK.
It is used to show consumers that they are being sold the correct measure of their drink.
CE marked pint glasses will continue to be accepted in England, Scotland and Wales until January 1, 2023.
Both of the post-Brexit announcements have been made to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Tory Business Minister Paul Scully said: “This Platinum Jubilee weekend we’re raising a toast to Her Majesty The Queen’s health and service to this country. It’s a fitting tribute that we’re now helping businesses to restore the Crown symbol to pint glasses.
“While we think of our fruit and veg by the pound, the legacy of EU rules means we legally have to sell them by the kilo. Our consultation today will help shops to serve customers in the way their customers want.”
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