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Legal Metrology Rules Introduce Labelling Requirements for Cosmetics and Toiletries October 5, 2026
Published in: Alerts
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, introducing specific labelling requirements for soap, shampoo, toothpaste, cosmetics and toiletries.
Under the amended Rules, products of non-vegetarian origin are required to bear a red or brown dot, while products of vegetarian origin are required to bear a green dot at the top of the principal display panel of the package.
The Amended Rules came into effect on 21 September 2026.
Click here to read the gazette notification.
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