Nepal, April 14 -- The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) has given businesses a 15-day deadline to comply with a new rule requiring all imported goods to carry a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) label and mandating the issuance of bills for every sale.

The decision was taken following discussions between the DoCSCP and the Nepal Trans-Himalayan Border Commerce Association, making it compulsory for all imported products to clearly display MRP. Sellers will also be required to provide bills or receipts to consumers for each transaction.

The department has warned that failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe will invite legal action. It said goods found in the market without MRP after the deadline will b...