Governance
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has released the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025, proposing a mandatory “Country of Origin” filter on all e-commerce platforms. This would allow consumers to identify where a packaged product is manufactured before purchasing it online.
The reform aims to strengthen consumer rights by improving transparency in digital marketplaces and enabling informed decision-making. It also promotes fair competition by supporting domestic manufacturers and artisans at a time when global tariff shifts—such as the US doubling import duties on certain Indian goods—are reshaping market dynamics.
MCQ:
Which provision is central to the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025?
(a) Mandatory inclusion of product expiry dates on homepages
(b) Compulsory Country-of-Origin filter on e-commerce platforms
(c) Ban on imported packaged commodities
(d) Removal of labelling requirements for online sales
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