The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, amended as of 24th December 2024, outline regulations for packaging, labelling, and declarations under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The latest amendments, effective 1st January 2024, ensure consumer protection, transparency, and compliance for manufacturers, importers, and e-commerce entities. Key updates include unit sale price declarations, QR code requirements, and revised labelling norms to enhance market regulation.
The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, framed under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (1 of 2010), have been amended as of 24th December 2024 to enhance consumer protection and compliance. These amendments, notified by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs), came into effect on 1st January 2024 as per GSR 714(E) dated 30th September 2023. Key changes include mandatory unit sale price declarations, implementation of QR codes for additional product details (GSR 577(E) dated 14th July 2022), and updated packaging and labelling norms. The rules also specify retail price declarations, revised definitions for institutional and industrial consumers, and compliance obligations for e-commerce entities (GSR 629(E) dated 23rd June 2017). These amendments aim to ensure transparency, regulatory uniformity, and consumer rights protection, impacting manufacturers, importers, and retailers across various sectors. Additionally, strict enforcement measures have been introduced to prevent misleading packaging and deceptive trade practices, strengthening oversight on pre-packaged commodities sold in India.