Mandatory Hallmarking from 1st June, 2021
Year End Review 2020 of Consumer Affairs Year End Review 2020-(Department of Consumer Affairs) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution is being presented with the major highlights. The major & selected parts of the highlights of the Department of Consumer Affairs during the year 2020 are as follows: I. Consumer Protection: A: The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 which has replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 were notified in July, 2020. The relevant Rules and Regulations, including the E-Commerce Rules, which specify the duties and obligations of sellers and e-commerce entities, were also notified. B: With the notification of rules, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to regulate matters relating to violation of rights of consumers, unfair trade practices and false or misleading advertisements and to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers as a class has become functional. C: In pursuance of ...