India, Nov. 10 -- The Ministry of Consumer Affairs' (MCA's) department of consumer affairs has proposed a mandatory requirement for all ecommerce platforms to introduce searchable and sortable filters indicating the 'Country of Origin' for all packaged commodities sold online.

As per the draft legal metrology (packaged commodities) (second) amendment rules, 2025, released by the ministry, every ecommerce entity listing imported products must provide consumers with an efficient way to search and sort products by country of origin. The government is seeking public and stakeholder comments on the amendment till November 22.

The government is positioning this initiative as a key step towards consumer empowerment, transparency in digital mar...