Consumer Affairs Ministry

New Packaging Rules: Date Of Manufacturing, Unit Sale Price Now Mandatory On All Packages

Previously, companies were given the flexibility to choose between printing the 'date of manufacturing,' 'date of import,' or the date of packaging.

Jan 01, 2024, 20:08 PM IST

Big relief for consumers! Govt directs companies to cut edible oils price by up to Rs 10 per litre, maintain uniform MRP

The government has directed edible oil manufacturers to further cut the maximum retail price (MRP) of imported cooking oils by up to Rs 10 per litre within a week.

Jul 06, 2022, 20:06 PM IST

Centre issues new guidelines to prevent misleading ads; bans surrogate advertisements

The Central government has come up with new guidelines to prevent misleading advertisements, including those targeting children and making free claims to woo consumers.

Jun 10, 2022, 15:42 PM IST

To pay or not to pay service charge at restaurants? Centre terms it ‘illegal’, hospitality body calls it ‘tip’

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, on Thursday, said that levying service charges is illegal.

Jun 02, 2022, 18:54 PM IST

Centre to offer ‘urad’, ‘tur’ at subsidised rates to states to check rising price of pulses

The Centre on Saturday decided to offer ‘urad’ and ‘tur’ from its buffer stock to states at a further subsidised rate for retail sale in order to check rising prices of pluses.

Oct 10, 2020, 21:59 PM IST

Centre to import onions from Iran, Turkey, Egypt; ease process to ensure quick supply

This decision was taken at a meeting of the inter-ministerial committee on Tuesday as it again reviewed the prices and availability of onions.

Nov 06, 2019, 07:52 AM IST

Consumer Affairs Ministry launches app to address consumer complaints

The ministry officials have claimed that consumer complaints will be redressed within a minimum of 20 days and a maximum of 60 days. A consumer can download this app by going to the Play Store on their mobile. The app is available on both Android and Apple platforms.

Oct 01, 2019, 17:38 PM IST

Print label details of pre-packed food in big size:Govt to cos

At present, the declarations on the label are printed in such small fonts that consumers have complained to the government and even made representation to address the issue.

Jul 07, 2017, 17:31 PM IST

Salt crosses Rs 300 per kg in Delhi, UP, government trashes shortage rumours

Amid rumours of a salt shortage in different parts of Delhi, National Capital Region (NCR) and Uttar Pradesh, both central and Delhi governments on Friday clarified there is no such shortage.

Nov 12, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

Direct selling companies barred from charging entry fee from agents

The Centre has decided to bar direct selling companies such as Amway, Tupperware and Oriflame from charging any entry fee from agents or compelling them to buy back unsold stocks.

Sep 11, 2016, 11:05 AM IST

Government finalises draft norms for direct selling industry

The Consumer Affairs Ministry today finalised draft guidelines for the Rs 72,000 crore direct selling industry with a view to safeguarding interest of consumers by differentiating genuine schemes from money-swindling ponzi ones.

Jul 29, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

Govt seizes over 1.20 lakh ton of pulses; dal prices falling but still costly

Over 1.20 lakh tonnes of pulses have been seized from hoarders across the country so far as part of the government's steps to control prices of lentils, which still remain expensive for common man.

Oct 29, 2015, 21:22 PM IST

Pulses prices touch Rs 210/kg; 5,800 tonnes seized from hoarders

According to the Consumer Affairs Ministry, over 5,800 tonnes of pulses have been seized in five states in the last few months. Around 2,546 tonnes have been seized from Telangana, 2,295 tonnes from Madhya Pradesh, 600 tonnes from Andhra Pradesh, 360 tonnes from Karnataka and 1 tonne from Maharashtra.

Oct 21, 2015, 00:02 AM IST

Wake up on Dal price rise: Ahmed Patel to Centre

Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Thursday said the Centre is sleeping over the increasing prices of Dal.

Oct 15, 2015, 14:21 PM IST

Maggi row: Maintain decorum, wait till facts come to light, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised maintaining decorum on the Maggi row till all facts come to light, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said Thursday.

Aug 06, 2015, 20:30 PM IST

Cabinet okays new Consumer Protection Bill

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Consumer Protection Bill 2015 that seeks to replace a 29-year-old law and proposes to set up a regulatory authority which will have powers to recall products and initiate class class suit against defaulting companies, including e-tailers.

Jul 29, 2015, 20:37 PM IST