Centre eases metrology rules: first-time violators get 'fix it first' window before penal action
The Department of Consumer Affairs introduces an 'Improvement Notice' mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act via the Jan Vishwas Act 2026, letting first-time procedural violators—packers, traders, MSMEs and retailers—correct lapses before facing penalties, easing compliance burdens across India's packaged-goods and retail sectors.
Centre introduces 'Improvement Notice' mechanism under Legal Metrology Act via Jan Vishwas Act 2026, letting first-time procedural violators—packers, traders, MSMEs, retailers—fix lapses before penal action, easing compliance for India's packaged-goods and retail sectors.