New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- The Department of Consumer Affairs has proposed amendments to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, to mandate e-commerce platforms to include searchable and sortable 'Country of Origin' filters for packaged goods sold online.

Legal metrology is the application of legal requirements to measurements and measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and fairness in commerce and other fields, such as public safety.

It involves enforcing standards for weights and measures, particularly for pre-packaged goods, to protect consumers and facilitate trade

Issued under the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025, the proposal aims to enhance consumer empowerment and transpare...