India, Dec. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Second (Amendment) Rules, 2025 through G.S.R. 881(E), making it mandatory for all pan masala packs of every size and weight to display the Retail Sale Price (RSP) and all other declarations required under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
The amended rules will come into force on 1 February 2026, from which date all manufacturers, packers and importers of pan masala must ensure full compliance. The notification has been issued by Shri Anupam Mishra, Joint Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs.
Key Changes Introduced
The amendment significantly strengthens consumer protection by ensuring that buyers have transparent and clear pricing information for every pack size, prevents misleading or deceptive pricing on smaller packs, enables consumers to make better informed purchasing decisions
GST Compliance and Revenue Collection
By mandating RSP on all packages, the amendment facilitates the effective implementation of RSP-based GST levy on pan masala, enabling:
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