Samba : The Legal Metrology Unit Samba, on the instructions of Controller Legal Metrology Anuradha Gupta, conducted a comprehensive inspection drive to ascertain the adherence to mandatory labeling details on the industrial products brought from outside Jammu and Kashmir.
During the inspection, a case of misleading net quantity declaration on a pre-packaged lubricant was detected.
Upon further inquiry, it was established that a Haryana-based industrial lubricant manufacturer was supplying critical industrial products without declaring net contents, unit sale prices, and other mandatory labeling details. In some instances, the company mentioned approximate weights, which could not be verified, violating the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
Taking strict action, the Legal Metrology Department registered a case and issued a notice to the defaulting company. In response, the company admitted to the violations and applied for departmental compounding, a legal remedy under the Act.
The case was compounded, and a penalty of ₹1 Lakh was imposed. The company assured immediate compliance with packaging and net content declaration requirements as per legal provisions.
As per the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, manufacturers, packers, importers, suppliers, and sellers are legally bound to ensure that consumers receive the exact quantity for which they are paying. Mandatory labeling requirements include Exact Net Quantity, Maximum Retail Price (MRP), Unit Sale Price (USP), Manufacturer/Packer/Importer Details, Country of Origin (for imported products) Customer Care Information (name, address, contact number, email, etc.)
The Legal Metrology Department has urged consumers to remain alert and vigilant while making purchases and report any grievances related to misleading product labeling to the Legal Metrology Department, J&K, for swift redressal.
