LEGAL METROLOGY RULES
New rules for traffic radar equipment verification to come into force from Jul 1: Govt
To bolster road safety and enforcement accuracy, the government will implement new regulations from July 1, 2025, mandating verification and stamping of traffic radar equipment. These rules, under Legal Metrology guidelines, ensure precise speed and distance measurements, preventing unfair penalties.
Govt frames draft rules for gas meters to protect consumers
The consumer affairs ministry has drafted new rules mandating testing, verification, and stamping of all gas meters before use in trade. These regulations aim to ensure accurate gas measurement, prevent billing disputes, and protect consumers from faulty devices. A transitional period will be provided for smooth implementation without disrupting gas supply or burdening consumers and businesses.
One Nation, One time: Govt drafts rules for mandatory adoption of Indian Standard Time
The government has drafted rules mandating the exclusive use of Indian Standard Time (IST) across official and commercial platforms to standardize timekeeping. IST will be the mandatory time reference for legal, administrative, commercial, and financial operations, with exceptions for specialized fields subject to approval.
Govt notifies new rules for traffic radar equipment verification
The government has introduced new regulations requiring mandatory verification and stamping of traffic radar equipment to ensure accurate speed measurements and improve road safety. Effective from July 1, these rules pertain to microwave Doppler radar devices and are expected to enhance traffic law enforcement by providing precise readings.
Govt plans new rules to check vehicle speed, improve road safety; Here's how it will work
The government is finalising new rules to regulate radar equipment used in traffic speed enforcement. Under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, the regulations will mandate verification and stamping of radar devices to ensure compliance with industry standards and accurate speed measurement. Developed with input from stakeholders and aligned with international benchmarks, the initiative aims to improve road safety and enhance enforcement.
Deadline for comments on declaration on packaged commodities extended till Aug 30
The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 make it mandatory to declare information like name and address of the manufacturer/ packer/ importer, country of origin, common or generic name of the commodity, net quantity, month and year of manufacture, MRP, Unit Sale Price, best before/use by date and consumer care details on all pre-packaged commodities.
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All breath analysers must be verified before sale or use: Consumer Affairs Department
New draft rules aim to ensure accurate and standardized breath analysers for reliable enforcement actions, promoting public trust and enhancing workplace alcohol testing. The focus is on safeguarding public welfare through stringent standards and reliable measurement instruments.
Medical device packs will have to display key info
All medical devices will have to bear details like retail price, country of origin, size and dimensions and consumer care details on the package so that consumers can make an informed decision, the department of consumer affairs has said.
Medical device makers may be exempted from packaging rules
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, which has reconstituted the National Medical Devices Promotion Council, will hold its first meeting on Wednesday. On the council's agenda is discussion around "exemption of licensed manufacturers of medical devices from the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011".
Centre allows electronic products to declare information via QR code
The Department of Consumer Affairs makes it mandatory for electronic products to declare certain mandatory declarations through the QR Code for a period of one year, if not declared in the package itself.
Govt to soon finalize proposal to decriminalize Legal Metrology Act: Goyal
The Legal Metrology Act 2009 enforces standards related to weights and measures.
200 notices issued to e-tailers during Jan-Nov for violation of 'country of origin' norm: Centre
The government has issued 200 notices to e-commerce players during the January-November period this year for violations of declaration of the "country of origin", Parliament was informed
Centre amends Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011
"To safeguard interest of consumers, the Department of Consumer Affairs under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has omitted the Rule 5 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011 defining the Schedule II prescribing the pack sizes of various types of commodities, " it said in a statement.
Govt sends 183 notices to e-commerce firms in last one year for violating country of origin provisions
Under the Legal Metrology Act 2009, in the case of imported products, it is mandatory to declare country of origin, on the digital and electronic network used for e-commerce transactions.
Govt raps Amazon, Flipkart over Country of Origin details
Sends notices asking companies to explain in 15 days why they shouldn't face action over missing information
E-commerce platforms have to display country of origin on imported products: Centre to HC
The submission was made in an affidavit placed before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan by the central government.
Strictly enforce ban on sale of loose cooking oil: Centre to states
The ministry has written to the states saying there were many complaints that loose oil was being sold by retailers, failing to comply with quality norms. It wants oil to be sold only in packets of prescribes sizes.
Government allows cos to use pre-printed packaging
However, manufacturers of packaged commodities will have to stamp or put stickers declaring details of the correct month and year of manufacturing and packing on the pre-packaged products, said an order issued by the Consumer Affairs Ministry.
Government relaxes compliance with packaged commodities rules
The government has also said that in the initial months of implementation of the said rules, there should be no prosecution for the shortcomings in labeling requirements.
Why do e-commerce biggies lag in MRP display norms?
The amendments in Legal Metrology Rules (Packaged Commodities Rules, or PCR) were brought about in June 2017, after the consumer affairs ministry received complaints about information deficit while shopping online.
E-retail players Amazon India, Flipkart seek time to adopt MRP norms
They are still to fully comply with the January 1 deadline, and have informed government officials that they will need more time given huge inventories of their sellers.
MRP, use-by info on all eProducts from today
The ecommerce companies now have to display MRP and expiry details of packaged products on their platforms from January 1.
E-commerce companies asked to display MRP from January 1 or pay fines
“If ecommerce companies do not comply with the new rules, they will be penalised under Section 36 of the Legal Metrology Act,” said a senior official.
Department of consumer affairs to file review petition against SC order on MRP
The Supreme Court in a recent order has allowed hotels and restaurants to sell pre packaged commodities above their MRP, arguing that they also render a service and cannot be governed by the Legal Metrology Act.
Stickers on existing stock must show GST cut: Govt to FMCGs
The govt has allowed the new MRP to be printed on stickers following the cut in GST, relaxing the rule that it has to be printed directly on the packaging.
MRP of stents, valves must now be declared
The new rules also makes it mandatory for ecommerce firms to mention MRP of products, which is aimed at ending any ambiguity.
One product, one MRP: Government to disallow differential pricing at airports, malls and cinemas
Higher prices for packaged goods at airports, malls to go. Medical devices have to display MRP. These rules will come into effect from January 1.
Cases against Amazon, Flipkart for flouting packaging norms
These packages did not conform to the 'Package Commodity Rules, 2011,' the release said.
Raids on Aditya Birla, BK Birla firms; Rs 77 lakh yarn seized
Godowns of the Birla Group owned companies at Bhiwandi near here were raided by the officials of the Controller of Legal Metrology.
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