TMI BlogGSR 425(E) dated 17-7-2006 - Amendment to the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977 - Guidelines for implementation thereofX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 007 Subject : GSR 425(E) dated 17-7-2006 - Amendment to the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977 - Guidelines for implementation thereof. As you are aware, the amended provisions of the Packaged Commodities Rules, 1977 were notified vide GSR 425(E), dated 17-7-2006. With the exception of amendment to Rule 2(i), Rule 11, First Schedule and Fourth Schedule, ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... l period there would be no prosecution. (3) Manufacturers may be permitted to affix individual sticker to declare the details of consumer care cell up to 30th June, 2007, so as to utilize the existing packaging materials. The industries while welcoming the amended provisions which are consumer friendly, have sought clarification on certain provisions through representations made to the Governm ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... (2) Rule 6(1A) - Whether it is necessary to declare the name of person in charge of consumer care cell? It is clarified that declaration of designation of the person in charge of consumer care cell is deemed compliance of this Rule. It is also clarified that where the manufacturer has no separate address for the consumer care cell, declaration of designation of the person (in charge of co ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... s outer wrapper. So there is no purpose of giving all declarations on inner wrapper. (5) Rule 13(5) - Is it necessary to provide symbol N or U for item packed by number? It is clarified that where the commodities are sold by number, the declaration of quantity by number or pieces , will be deemed sufficient compliance of this provision, say 5 nos. or 5 pieces . (6) Fifth Schedule - Dec ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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