Govt notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules introducing mandatory country-of-origin filters for imported products sold via e-commerce to improve consumer awareness. On 13-2-2026, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2026, with the aim of enhancing transparency for consumers purchasing goods on e-commerce platforms. This amended provision will come into f

Pune: Sugar Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Kolte has directed the Controller of the Legal Metrology Department to prepare a legal framework and implementation plan for installing government-controlled or independent digital weighbridges at sugar mills where repeated complaints about sugarcane weighing have been reported, Sakal reported. The move follows a demand raised by Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana president and former MP Raju Shetti. In a letter issued on February 4, the commis

Vijayawada:  Food safety and legal metrology authorities on Tuesday carried out joint inspections at 16 eateries within the Guntur Municipal Corporation limits and seized 101 kg of stale food. According to Food Safety officials, 10 joint teams inspected 12 restaurants, two sweet shops and two bakeries, including Gonguru Restaurant, Bismillah, Mayura, Swagat Delight, 99 Biryani, Al Kabir, Nawab Arabian, Biryani Palace, Madar’s Bilal, Babu Biryani, Subham Restaurant, Subhani Ho

Former Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh has been appointed Chair of the Global Value Chains Committee of USISPF. The move strengthens India–US cooperation on resilient supply chains, regulatory alignment and public-private partnerships at a crucial time for global trade. India-US economic engagement received a significant boost on February 9, 2026, with the appointment of Rohit Kumar Singh, former Consumer Affairs Secretary, as Chair of the Global Value Chains Com

The Karnataka High Court recently stayed a penalty of ₹10 lakh imposed on Flipkart by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for permitting the sale of walkie-talkies on its platform without mandatory disclosures relating to licensing and regulatory compliance. [Flipkart Internet Private Limited v. Central Consumer Protection Authority] Justice BM Shyam Prasad also put on hold a direction requiring the e-commerce platform to conduct periodic self-audits. " In consi

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions (IQS) in India concluded the ZEISS Quality Innovation Worldwide events in New Delhi and Pune, part of a global series aimed at enhancing metrology. The theme, “The Future of Metrology”, focused on the challenges in quality and precision within India’s manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. India’s manufacturing is evolving through EV adoption, automation, and global supply-chain integration, making quality a str

Recent amendments to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations and the need to mitigate any potential risk has seen the maritime industry becoming increasingly stringent, with operators now required to provide carriers with a Verified Gross Mass (VGM) for each loaded container before being loaded onto a ship. To ensure its global customers meet these requirements, Konecranes, a product supplied by CFAO Equipment SA in South Africa and a leading international manufacturer of c

A massive consumer awareness rally will be held in Hanamkonda on January 30 as part of an all-India campaign to educate consumers on the Consumer Protection Act, fraudulent trade practices, adulteration and avenues for legal redressal. Hanamkonda: Southern States Consumer Coordination Committee (CCC) chairman and Consumer Confederation of India (CCI) national senior secretary Dr Pallepadu Damodar said that a massive consumer awareness rally would be held here on January 30.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced comprehensive rules to standardise diamond descriptions across India's jewellery market, addressing long-standing concerns about misleading terminology and consumer confusion. The new framework, designated as IS 19469:2025, brings Indian standards in line with the global ISO 18323:2015 standard and establishes uniform disclosure requirements for both natural and laboratory-grown diamonds. Regulatory Framework and Industry Im

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore Branch Office, celebrated its 79 th Foundation Day in Coimbatore on 21 January 2026, marking nearly eight decades of BIS’s pivotal role in building a quality-conscious, safe and self-reliant India. The program commenced with Tamil Thai Vazhthu and the Manak Geet, the official anthem of BIS, symbolizing the organization’s enduring commitment to quality, standardization and nation building. The event was graced by eminent dignit

The Australian Defence Force has installed new Army-sponsored weighbridge infrastructure at RAAF Base Amberley. The new infrastructure, reportedly big enough to allow for Defence’s largest vehicle combinations, can calculate axle and total gross weight as a truck drives on in about five minutes. It replaces old weigh scales not compatible with the current Defence MAN truck fleet. The base’s disused vehicle wash point was also overhauled with new pumps, pressure hoses and high

JAMMU, Jan 19: A coordination meeting of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and the Legal Metrology Department was held today at the Jammu Divisional Office of Indian Oil, Bahu Plaza, Jammu, under the chairmanship of Shiv Kumar Gupta, Controller, Legal Metrology, J&K. Controller LMD chairing coordination meeting of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Legal Metrology Department The meeting aimed at strengthening inter-departmental coordination and ensuring the smooth, timely and ha

Interface manufacture thousands of standard force measurement products every year, with all products designed by engineering experts and rigorously tested by a tenured team of force measurement specialists. For more than 50 years, they have identified the most common requests for force measurement solutions and made them available through an immense catalogue of devices and systems. These are available to order through Interface’s specialized Account Engineers and global dist

Whirlpool India has paid a compounding fee of INR 40,000 to the Department of Legal Metrology, Government of Goa, to resolve a matter related to certain information required to be displayed on product packaging. The company opted for compounding to avoid potential litigation, and the payment was made on January 14, 2026 . This action is not expected to have a material impact on the company’s financials or operations. Resolution of Compliance Matter Whirlpool India has addres

Vedant Fashions Limited, operating under the brand Manyavar, has resolved a compliance issue regarding Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity Rules, 2011. The company received notices related to the declaration of manufacturer details on product packaging. To resolve the matter, Manyavar paid a compounding fee of ₹50,000 on January 9, 2026. The company has informed the relevant authorities and taken steps to ensure future compliance. Resolution of Legal Metrology Issue Manyavar h

Fleet operators worldwide lose billions of dollars due to cargo damage. Handling and poor road conditions account for a significant portion of these losses. The implementation of weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems aims to address this by preventing truck-related accidents before they occur. The procurement and deployment of WIM systems in highways, bridge decks and ramps creates a mutually beneficial situation for both regulators and transportation professionals. The authorities c

CAMIGUIN (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Camiguin Provincial Office conducted a two-day calibration training on weighing scales and test weights earlier in December to provide accurate and standards-compliant services in the province. Ronald Pangan and Nazrodin Saripada from the DOST Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories–Northern Mindanao led the December 10–11, 2025 training. They conducted hands-on demonstrations and technical discussions on pr

On 15 December 2025, UNESCO and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their long-standing cooperation to advance metrology, capacity building in basic sciences, and the role of accurate measurement in sustainable development worldwide. The Memorandum was signed in Paris by Ms Lidia Brito, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences at UNESCO, and Mr Martin Milton, Director of the BIPM. It update

Self-driving trucks company Kodiak AI announced on Monday it is working with global automotive supplier Bosch to develop a system of hardware and software that can give standard big rigs autonomous driving capabilities. The collaboration was announced at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and it could help Kodiak bring its self-driving tech to more trucks, faster. Kodiak, which is developing self-driving trucks for highway, industrial, and defense uses, has alre

NAGAON: The All-India Weights and Measures Awareness Week was observed in Nagaon district from December 28 to January 3 by the Legal Metrology Department. District Development Commissioner Debajani Choudhury, who attended the programme, emphasized the importance of consumers remaining vigilant when buying or selling goods to avoid being cheated. She urged consumers to ensure that weights and measuring instruments—including weights, scales, liters, meters, and electronic scal