News: The Department of Consumer Affairs proposed rules mandating country-of-origin filters on e-commerce listings and invited stakeholder comments by November 22, 2025.
About Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025
- Proposed by : The amendment has been proposed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India.
- Aim: The amendment aims to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions by enabling easy identification of product origin and strengthening transparency in digital marketplaces, while supporting ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Vocal for Local’.
- Align with: The draft is aligned with Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
- Key feature: Every e-commerce entity selling imported products shall provide a searchable and sortable filter for the country of origin with its product listings
- Significance: The proposal improves transparency, makes ‘Made in India’ products easily discoverable, and builds consumer trust in a fair and competitive e-commerce ecosystem.
