The ministry of Consumer Affairs released LEGAL METROLOGY (PACKAGED COMMODITIES) RULES, 2011. The law states that every manufacturer or packer needs to follow certain regulations. As per the rules, every individual or organization or any company that wants to manufacture any commodity for sale needs to make an application with a fee of five hundred rupees to the Director of Legal Metrology, Government of India or the Controller for the registration of his name and complete address.
Implementation on: 07/03/2011
Reference: https://consumeraffairs.nic.in/sites/default/files/uploads/legal-metrology-acts-rules/8.pdf
Draft or Gazette: Gazette
These guidelines cover all form, format, or medium of advertising and marketing communications. These regulations also apply to the manufacturer/service provider whose products/services are the subject of the advertising or marketing communications and advertisement agency and endorser (wherever applicable) of the product/service. Thus, any claim made by a brand should be authenticated. All companies are urged to review their current communications to avoid legal consequences in future. Moreover, the draft Guidelines also provide detailed restrictions on advertisements related to children, disclaimers on products and services.
Implementation on: 07/03/2011
Reference: https://consumeraffairs.nic.in/sites/default/files/uploads/legal-metrology-acts-rules/8.pdf
Draft or Gazette: Gazette