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Understanding Legal Metrology E-Commerce Packaging Rules: A Guide to Mandatory Declarations and Compliance (Part-1)

E-commerce businesses must comply with Legal Metrology rules, ensuring clear labeling of packaged products, including net quantity, MRP, and other mandatory declarations. While online listings can exclude the month and year of manufacture, failing to display these details correctly can lead to penalties. It’s essential for e-commerce entities to stay informed and update their product pages to avoid non-compliance with Legal Metrology packaging requirements.

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Apr 132 min read

A newspaper clipping from Times News Network dated 4th April 2025 with the headline "Compliance with packaging rules urged in e-commerce." The article discusses the Uttar Pradesh government's directive to e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto, and others to comply with the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, following 516 recorded violations.

UP GOVERNMENT IS REALLY CONCERNED OF VIOLATIONS IN E-COMMERCE BUSINESS

The UP govt has launched a crackdown on e-commerce platforms for violating the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. A recent meeting in Lucknow with major players like Amazon and Flipkart addressed 516 recorded violations in FY 2024–25, leading to ₹1.93 crore in compounding fees. Platforms were urged to display mandatory product info like MRP, manufacturer, and country of origin online, with a one-month deadline for full compliance.