It aims to regulate the pricing of pre-packaged commodities along with certain labelling requirements. (Representational Image) It aims to regulate the pricing of pre-packaged commodities along with certain labelling requirements. Amendments to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, was approved by Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan and will come into effect from January 1, 2018. According to the government, it will also benefit consumers at large as there are complaints regarding dual MRP for items sold. It has also brought in products sold on e-commerce platform under its ambit.

Source: Indian Express June 30, 2017 10:30 UTC