Printing the ‘date of manufacturing’ and ‘unit sale price’ has become mandatory on all packaged commodities effective from Monday, according to Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh.
Earlier, companies had the choice to print either the ‘date of manufacturing,’ ‘date of import,’ or the date of packaging on packaged commodities.
Now, companies are obligated to print only the ‘date of manufacturing,’ along with the ‘unit sale price,’ according to the latest notification issued by the Consumer Affairs Ministry.
“Since packaged items are sold in different quantities, it is important that consumers are aware of the ‘unit sale price’ of what is packed and make an informed purchase decision,” stated the Consumer Affairs Secretary.
Empowering Consumers with Details on Packaged Items:
Including the manufacturing date on the packaging enables consumers to determine the age of the packaged item, aiding them in making informed and conscious purchase decisions.
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Likewise, the inclusion of unit sale prices will simplify the process for consumers to determine the cost in unit terms.
For example, a packaged wheat flour of 2.5 kg will have a unit sale price per kg, along with the Maximum Retail Price (MRP).
Similarly, a packaged commodity of less than one kg quantity will have a sale price per gram, along with the total MRP of the product.
