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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