It is now mandatory for all packaged goods to display the ‘date of manufacturing’ and the ‘unit sale price,’ effective from Monday, as declared by Rohit Kumar Singh, the Consumer Affairs Secretary.
Previously, companies had the flexibility to print either the ‘date of manufacturing,’ ‘date of import,’ or packaging date on their products. However, a recent notification from the Consumer Affairs Ministry stipulates that only the ‘date of manufacturing’ must be printed, in addition to the ‘unit sale price.’
Singh underlined the importance of informing consumers about the ‘unit sale price’ to facilitate informed purchasing decisions, given that packaged items come in various quantities. Including the ‘date of manufacturing’ enables consumers to determine the product’s age, aiding them in making more conscious choices.
The updated regulations mean that products like a 2.5 kg pack of wheat flour will now feature a unit sale price per kg alongside the maximum retail price (MRP). Similarly, for products weighing less than one kg, the sale price will be indicated per gram, accompanied by the overall MRP.
