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Ministry of Consumer Affairs

Printing date of manufacture, unit sale price on packaged items becomes mandatory from January 1

Earlier, companies were given the option to either print the 'date of manufacturing' or 'date of import' or date of packaging on the packaged commodities.

01 January 2024, 13:29 IST

Printing date of manufacture, unit sale price on packaged items becomes mandatory from January 1

Printing date of manufacture, unit sale price on packaged items becomes mandatory from January 1

Printing date of manufacture, unit sale price on packaged items becomes mandatory from January 1

01 January 2024, 13:29 IST

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

The draft guidelines, issued by the Consumer Affairs Ministry, list various deceptive practices being adopted by online platforms in the nature of dark patterns which are against the interests of consumers.

07 September 2023, 08:03 IST

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

07 September 2023, 08:03 IST

Punjab moves SC against Centre to seek procurement dues

The suit contended that RDF to the tune of Rs 3,637 crore is due from 2021 and market fees to the tune of over Rs 2,400 crore is due from 2022.

06 July 2023, 08:48 IST

Punjab files suit in SC against Centre's refusal to rural development fees on food procurement

Punjab files suit in SC against Centre's refusal to rural development fees on food procurement

Punjab moves SC against Centre to seek procurement dues

06 July 2023, 08:48 IST

New e-comm policy to bring parity between marketplaces

Currently, the Indian marketplace model of e-commerce allows 100% FDI, and companies act as a platform that connects buyers with sellers

14 June 2023, 15:04 IST

New e-commerce policy aims to bring parity between marketplaces

New e-commerce policy aims to bring parity between marketplaces

New e-comm policy to bring parity between marketplaces

14 June 2023, 15:04 IST

Websites posting fake reviews may soon face action

Platforms publishing the reviews online would be required to maintain a record of the reviewers for verification

17 September 2022, 03:59 IST

E-commerce sites posting fake reviews may soon face action

E-commerce sites posting fake reviews may soon face action

Websites posting fake reviews may soon face action

17 September 2022, 03:59 IST

Govt proposes changes to products' front side packaging

In the interest of consumers, the ministry has proposed amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 to include the following sub-rule

26 August 2022, 10:37 IST

Govt proposes printing percentage of two or more key product constituents on front side of package

Govt proposes printing percentage of two or more key product constituents on front side of package

Govt proposes changes to products' front side packaging

26 August 2022, 10:37 IST

Govt exempts garments sold loose from 6 declarations

The consumer affairs ministry has brought amendments to this effect in the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011, following various representations

25 August 2022, 12:56 IST

Govt exempts garment, hosiery sold loose or open from 6 key declarations

Govt exempts garment, hosiery sold loose or open from 6 key declarations

Govt exempts garments sold loose from 6 declarations

25 August 2022, 12:56 IST

Explained: Why govt is looking at single device charger

Government will set up expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers for mobiles and all portable electronic devices

18 August 2022, 04:40 IST

Explained | Why does government want common charging port for all portable devices?

Explained | Why does government want common charging port for all portable devices?

Explained: Why govt is looking at single device charger

18 August 2022, 04:40 IST

Government to explore adoption of common chargers

It is a complex issue. India has a position in the manufacturing of chargers, the Consumer Affairs secretary said

17 August 2022, 13:11 IST

Government to set up expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Government to set up expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Government to explore adoption of common chargers

17 August 2022, 13:11 IST

Eatery owners challenge service charge norm in Delhi HC

The restaurant body reiterated its stand in the plea before the court, stating the new government guidelines have no legal stand

19 July 2022, 11:07 IST

Eatery owners challenge service charge guidelines in Delhi HC

Eatery owners challenge service charge guidelines in Delhi HC

Eatery owners challenge service charge norm in Delhi HC

19 July 2022, 11:07 IST