Aluminium foils and food wrapping paper: Govt. of India sets rules for sale

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Government of India, has issued a notice regarding the appropriate units of measurement for the sale of food wrapping paper and aluminium foils used for carrying food products. These products are sold by weight (in kilograms) and/or length (in metres).

The notice cites Rule 12 and Rule 16 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, which require that the quantity declaration on packaging be precise and accurate for consumer transparency. The packaging must state the number of usable sheets and dimensions for items like aluminium foils.

The Ministry proposes that both weight (kg) and dimensions (metre x metre or cm x cm) be declared on packaging to ensure that consumers have accurate information about the quantity of the product. The Department of Consumer Affairs is inviting comments and inputs from the public on this proposal until September 23, 2024. Feedback can be submitted to the Director of Legal Metrology at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, or via email. This initiative aims to standardise labelling practices for better consumer transparency.