New packaging rules for milk, tea, bread and 16 other products deferred again

New Packaging Rule: In a relief to fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, the government has decided to implement 'new packaging rules' from January 1, 2023. Earlier, it was decided that the new rules would be effective from December 1, 2022. However, it has now been delayed by one month. 

According to new packaging rules, 19 types of items - including milk, tea, biscuits, baby food, pulses, bottled water, edible oil, flour, cement bags, bread and detergents - will have to give complete information on the packets. 

Also, it would be compulsory for the imported products to mention the date of manufacture and country of origin. 

The new rule also states that the manufacturers will have to mention the price per gram or ml in case the weight of the quantity of the product is less or more than the standard weight. 

Earlier in July this year, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday issued new rules for the packaging of electronic goods. As per the new rule, giving a QR code has been made compulsory on the packaging with relevant information for products manufactured on or from July 15 onwards.

If not mentioned as a QR code, the information should be part of the packaging, said the rules called the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022, notified by the ministry.  

Citing relevant clauses and sections, the ministry had said, "Provided that in the case of an electronic product which is manufactured or packed or imported after July 15, the package of such product shall, for a period of one year from such date, declare the name of the manufacturer or packer or importer, as the case may be, on the package itself and such declaration shall also inform the consumers to scan the QR code for the address and other related information."

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