New Delhi, June 6 -- In a move aimed at making price comparisons easier for consumers, the Department of Consumer Affairs has prescribed standard pack sizes for edible oils and blended edible oils under the Legal Metrology framework, saying the measure will help enhance transparency and promote fair trade practices.

Announcing the decision on Saturday, the Department said the initiative seeks to address the growing use of varied package sizes in the market, which often makes it difficult for consumers to compare prices across brands.

According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the amended Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for determination of net quantity and standard pack sizes of edible oils and fats ...