Highlights of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025

Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The amendments primarily address medical devices, ensuring compliance with the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, for declarations, labeling, and dimensions of numerals and letters. Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments by March 12, 2025, via email. The final rules will be effective upon publication in the official gazette.

The Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025 introduce updates to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, focusing on the regulation of packaged medical devices.

Key points include:

• The amendments ensure that medical devices comply with the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, regarding declaration placements, font sizes, and labeling requirements.
• Specifically, provisions under Rules 2, 7, and 33 have been modified to align with these standards, allowing certain relaxations while maintaining compliance.
• The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has invited stakeholders to submit their comments by March 12, 2025, through designated email addresses.
• The draft amendments are available on the Department of Consumer Affairs website for review. Upon finalization, these rules will take effect upon their official publication in the gazette. These changes aim to enhance regulatory clarity and ensure consistency in medical device labeling while maintaining consumer protection.