ENHANCED CONSUMER INFORMATION RULES FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES

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The Department of Consumer Affairs will amend the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
The amendment mandates all information to be declared on pre-packaged commodities for retail sale.
This change addresses the issue of packaged commodities above 25 kg lacking mandatory declarations.

About Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011:

Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011: Regulates pre-packaged goods in India, enforcing labelling requirements before sale.
Legal Metrology Act, 2009: Aims to standardise weights, measures, and regulate trade in goods sold by weight, measure, or number.
Central Government Role: Appoints Director of Legal Metrology for inter-state trade and commerce oversight.
State Government Role: Appoints Controller of Legal Metrology for intra-state trade and commerce oversight.

source:nkgadvisory

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About Related initiatives to safeguard the interests of consumers:

Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Enhances consumer rights and redressal mechanisms.
Draft Food Safety And Standards (Labelling And Display) Regulation: Aims to improve food product information for consumer safety.
Consumer Welfare Fund: Supports consumer awareness and protection programs.
Central Consumer Protection Council: Advises on consumer rights and policy formulation.
Consumer Protection Rules, 2021: Specifies guidelines for consumer rights and grievance redressal.
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020: Regulates online consumer transactions for transparency and fairness.
National Consumer Day: Promotes awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities annually.

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