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Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
Local Title:
Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
Country/Region:
India
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2011-03-07
Implementation Date:
2011-04-01
Applicable Scope:
Others
Document
Language Source Title Access
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Official The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
Summary

Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 specify net quantity, retail sale price and consumer care details for the labeling of food products in India.

Contents

  1. Short title, and Commencement

  2. Definition

Chapter Ⅱ Provisions Applicable to Packages Intended for Retail Sale

Chapter Ⅲ Provisions Applicable to Wholesale Packages

Chapter Ⅳ Export of Packaged Commodities

Chapter Ⅴ Exemptions

Chapter Ⅵ Registrations of Manufacturers, Packers and Importers

Chapter Ⅶ Gereral

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