Tag: legal metrology
ECONOMY India Moves To One Nation, One Time As Government Notifies IST Rules

The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, establishing Indian Standard Time (IST) as the common time reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes across the country. The rules were notified on August 27, 2026, and will come into force 180 days from their publication in […]

CW Bureau · Aug 30, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG New Edible Oil Pack Size Standards To Help Buyers Compare Prices Easily

In a move aimed at improving transparency and helping consumers make better purchasing decisions, the Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for determining net quantity and standard pack sizes of edible oils and fats under the Legal Metrology framework. The revised norms introduce standard pack sizes for major edible oils […]

CW Bureau · Jun 6, 2026