Importer & Manufacturer | Source: Consumer Affairs

Published On: 05-06-2026

Enforcement Date: 08 June, 2026

Advisory regarding amendment in the Standard Operating Procedure SoP dated 29.12.2023 for determination of net quantity and standard pack sizes for Edible Oils Fats under the Legal Metrology framework reg.

The advisory updates the amendments in SOP (29.12.2023) to control wide variety of pack sizes in edible oils and improve consumer clarity. • Standard pack sizes for major edible oils (like palm, soybean, sunflower, mustard, etc.) allowed sizes are 200 g/mL, 500 g/mL, 1L/kg, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15, and 20 Kg/L • Minor edible oils are exempt from standard pack size rules but must follow unit sale price (USP) declaration requirements • Rules apply to both domestic and imported products.

The Department of Consumer affairs has issued an advisory amending the SoP dated 29.12.2023 to standardize pack sizes for edible oils and improve consumer clarity, transparency, and price comparison.
It introduces recommended standard pack sizes for major edible oils (e.g., palm, soybean, sunflower, mustard, groundnut, etc.), including fixed quantities such as 200 g/mL, 500 g/mL, 1 kg/L up to 20 kg/L.
Smaller packs below 200 g/mL remain unrestricted.
Where quantity is declared in volume, equivalent weight must also be mentioned in the same font size.
Minor edible oils are exempt from standard sizing but must comply with Unit Sale Price (USP) requirements.
These rules apply to both domestic and imported products.
Existing procedures for net quantity determination, sampling, testing, and error evaluation remain unchanged.
Manufacturers, packers, and importers are advised to adopt the new pack sizes immediately, with a transition period of three months allowed for compliance.

Applicable For: Importer & Manufacturer

Reference Number: I-10/11/2024-W&M (E-35106) Notification Link

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