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Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

The FSS Labelling and Display Regulations, 2020 explicitly point to these rules for net quantity, retail sale price and consumer-care declarations, so the two laws work together on a food label.

In force Rules, 2011

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What it covers

Rules under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 governing declarations on pre-packaged commodities: net quantity, MRP, manufacturer/packer/importer details, and the principal display panel, for all pre-packaged goods including food.

Duties on businesses

  • Declare net quantity, MRP, and manufacturer/packer/importer details accurately on every pre-packaged commodity.

Rights for consumers

  • Expect accurate net quantity and price declarations on packaged goods, including food.

Authorities

  • Department of Consumer Affairs
  • State Legal Metrology Departments

How to complain under this law

Report incorrect net quantity or MRP declarations to your state Legal Metrology Department or the National Consumer Helpline.

Official text: https://consumeraffairs.gov.in/public/upload/admin/cmsfiles/whatsnews/FAQs_on_Packaged_Commodities,_Rules_2011_whatsnews.pdf (opens in a new tab)