The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, General Keyword Enforcement/compliance Institution Internal trade Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Registration Standards Consumer protection Agricultural commodities Beverages Breastfeeding/infant food Cereals/grains/rice Coffee/cocoa/tea Food quality control/food safety Oils/oilseeds/fats Potable water Nutrition Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 1st April, 2011. Abstract These Rules are framed by the central government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 52 of the Legal Metrology Act 2009 to regulate packaging of commodities for wholesale, retail, import and export. Full text English Website wbconsumers.gov.in References - Legislation Implements The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (Act No. 1 of 2010). Legislation | India | 2010 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Capacity building, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance, Governance, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Registration, Royalties/fees, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX