Notification / Circular No.: G.S.R. 128(E) dated February 13, 2026
Applicable Act / Rule: The Legal Metrology Act, 2009, The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
Applicable Section / Rule: Rule 6 (10A) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
Effective Date: July 01, 2026
The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 prescribe declarations and compliance requirements for packaged commodities, including those sold through e-commerce platforms. The principal rules were last amended vide G.S.R. 881(E) dated December 02, 2025. The Central Government has now notified a further amendment to introduce additional compliance for e-commerce entities dealing with imported products.
In Rule 6 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, after sub-rule (10), the following sub-rule has been inserted:
“(10A) Every e-commerce entity selling imported products shall provide the product listings of such imported products in a searchable and sortable filter specifying the country of origin.”
This amendment mandates e-commerce entities selling imported products to enable a searchable and sortable filter in product listings clearly specifying the country of origin.
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