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Ministry of Consumer Affairs

India plans repairability index for mobile, electronics to tackle e-waste

The government has already launched a Right to Repair Portal, with 63 companies onboard, including 23 from the mobile and electronics sector.

29 August 2024, 10:18 IST

India plans repairability index for mobile, electronics to tackle e-waste

India plans repairability index for mobile, electronics to tackle e-waste

India plans repairability index for mobile, electronics to tackle e-waste

29 August 2024, 10:18 IST

Govt mulls stricter penalties for misuse of national emblems, names

Sources within the government said the proposed changes include substantial increases in fines and the introduction of imprisonment for offenders.

27 August 2024, 13:12 IST

Govt mulls stricter penalties for misuse of national emblems, names

Govt mulls stricter penalties for misuse of national emblems, names

Govt mulls stricter penalties for misuse of national emblems, names

27 August 2024, 13:12 IST

Onion supply comfortable in domestic market, retail prices stabilising: Govt

In a statement, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said sowing of onion crops is estimated to rise 27% in kharif (summer-sown) season.

05 July 2024, 14:37 IST

Onion supply comfortable in domestic market, retail prices stabilising: Govt

Onion supply comfortable in domestic market, retail prices stabilising: Govt

Onion supply comfortable in domestic market, retail prices stabilising: Govt

05 July 2024, 14:37 IST

India committed to develop latest tech in sugar sector: Pralhad Joshi

Addressing a gathering at the 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting in the national capital, the minister said that sugar production is expected to be good this year depending upon the rains.

25 June 2024, 13:47 IST

India committed to develop latest tech in sugar sector: Pralhad Joshi

India committed to develop latest tech in sugar sector: Pralhad Joshi

India committed to develop latest tech in sugar sector: Pralhad Joshi

25 June 2024, 13:47 IST

Printing date of manufacture, unit sale price on packaged items becomes mandatory from January 1

Earlier, companies were given the option to either print the 'date of manufacturing' or 'date of import' or date of packaging on the packaged commodities.

01 January 2024, 13:29 IST

Printing date of manufacture, unit sale price on packaged items becomes mandatory from January 1

Printing date of manufacture, unit sale price on packaged items becomes mandatory from January 1

Printing date of manufacture, unit sale price on packaged items becomes mandatory from January 1

01 January 2024, 13:29 IST

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

The draft guidelines, issued by the Consumer Affairs Ministry, list various deceptive practices being adopted by online platforms in the nature of dark patterns which are against the interests of consumers.

07 September 2023, 08:03 IST

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platforms

07 September 2023, 08:03 IST

Punjab moves SC against Centre to seek procurement dues

The suit contended that RDF to the tune of Rs 3,637 crore is due from 2021 and market fees to the tune of over Rs 2,400 crore is due from 2022.

06 July 2023, 08:48 IST

Punjab files suit in SC against Centre's refusal to rural development fees on food procurement

Punjab files suit in SC against Centre's refusal to rural development fees on food procurement

Punjab moves SC against Centre to seek procurement dues

06 July 2023, 08:48 IST

New e-comm policy to bring parity between marketplaces

Currently, the Indian marketplace model of e-commerce allows 100% FDI, and companies act as a platform that connects buyers with sellers

14 June 2023, 15:04 IST

New e-commerce policy aims to bring parity between marketplaces

New e-commerce policy aims to bring parity between marketplaces

New e-comm policy to bring parity between marketplaces

14 June 2023, 15:04 IST

Websites posting fake reviews may soon face action

Platforms publishing the reviews online would be required to maintain a record of the reviewers for verification

17 September 2022, 03:59 IST

E-commerce sites posting fake reviews may soon face action

E-commerce sites posting fake reviews may soon face action

Websites posting fake reviews may soon face action

17 September 2022, 03:59 IST

Govt proposes changes to products' front side packaging

In the interest of consumers, the ministry has proposed amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 to include the following sub-rule

26 August 2022, 10:37 IST

Govt proposes printing percentage of two or more key product constituents on front side of package

Govt proposes printing percentage of two or more key product constituents on front side of package

Govt proposes changes to products' front side packaging

26 August 2022, 10:37 IST