India, June 29 -- The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced an Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, allowing businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural or regulatory non-compliances before penal action is initiated.
The mechanism applies to manufacturers, importers, packers, dealers, repairers, traders, MSMEs and other regulated entities. It aims to promote Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) by encouraging voluntary compliance, reducing unnecessary litigation, and lowering compliance costs while maintaining strong consumer protection.
Under the new framework, Legal Metrology Officers can issue an Improvement Notice for specified first-t...