The Authorized Metrology Division of the Division of Client Affairs on October 13, 2022, has issued an order inviting public session for proposed amendments within the Authorized Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Guidelines, 2011[1].
The Authorized Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Guidelines of 2011 makes it obligatory to make declarations, together with the title and tackle of the producer/ packer/ importer, nation of origin, widespread or generic title of the commodity, internet amount, date of manufacture, Most Retail Worth (MRP), client care particulars on all pre-packaged commodities within the curiosity of customers[2].
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With a view to additional safeguard the curiosity of customers and to facilitate ease of doing enterprise by lowering burden of regulatory compliances on industries, the abovementioned Amendments have been proposed.
Feedback/ recommendations are invited from all involved stakeholders together with industries, associations, customers, voluntary client organizations, and different stakeholders on the draft amendments within the aforementioned Guidelines earlier than October 28, 2022.
Now, it’s to be seen if the abovementioned amendments undergoes any additional modifications after receipt of feedback/ recommendations from the general public and when these proposed amendments comes into power.
