New regulations on packing materials gazetted

November 2, 2022 at 3:24 PM

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued to importers of pre-packeted goods pertaining to the packaging.

According to the Gazette, the pre-packeted goods must declare the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), name, and the registered address of the importer on the packaging in English at the point of entry to the country. 

The pre-packeted goods mentioned in the Gazette are confectionery, including chewing gum, chocolates, biscuits, cakes, and toilet soap.

The Gazette notification is effective from 1st November 2022. (NewsWire)