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Centre proposes mandatory ‘Country of Origin’ filter on e-commerce platforms
The Department of Consumer Affairs has proposed an amendment to make it mandatory for e-commerce platforms to provide searchable and sortable filters based on the ‘Country of Origin’ for packaged commodities sold online. The Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025, issued on Monday, aim to enhance consumer empowerment and transparency in online shopping. The proposed change will enable consumers to identify the origin of products easily and
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E-commerce firms under govt lens for using 'dark patterns' to trick consumers: All about these illegal tactics
The Central Government is cracking the whip on e-commerce companies that use “dark patterns” and deceptive design tactics to manipulate...
Sep 193 min read
Legal Metrology raids e-commerce platforms
Officials from the Legal Metrology department carried out raids on e- commerce platforms at different locations in Salcete on Tuesday. In...
Jun 121 min read
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