The Department of Consumer Affairs is examining the possibility of introducing standard pack sizes for edible oils under the Legal Metrology framework after receiving suggestions from industry associations representing nearly 90 per cent of the country’s edible oil sector.
The National Consumer Helpline facilitated refunds amounting to Rs 2.72 crore in July 2025, addressing 7,256 consumer grievances across 27 sectors, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Friday.
In a major step towards ushering road safety, the Union government on Saturday appealed to consumers across the country to use only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified helmets.
The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken a significant step towards strengthening consumer protection, promoting fair trade practices, and ensuring accurate gas usage measurement by framing draft rules for Gas Meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said the national consumer helpline (NCH) has achieved unprecedented success in the north-eastern region with Arunachal Pradesh recording a significant surge in consumer grievance registrations and resolutions.
There will be zero tolerance for consumer exploitation, said Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi over price differentiation between iPhone and Android users on ride-hailing apps.
The Legal Metrology Department under the Department of Consumer Affairs ensures accuracy and reliability in weighing and measuring devices, thereby, safeguarding consumer interests.
The Department of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday announced the successful nationwide implementation of the E-Daakhil portal.
Department of Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare told the representatives of the Retailers Association of India on Tuesday that while the wholesale prices of Chana
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs today sought effective implementation of laws to protect consumer interests without the harassment of businesses.
