New Delhi, May 25 -- The Department of Consumer Affairs is examining the possibility of introducing standard pack sizes for edible oils under the Legal Metrology framework after receiving suggestions from industry associations representing nearly 90 per cent of the country's edible oil sector.
A meeting under the chairpersonship of the Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs was held with representatives of major edible oil industry associations to discuss concerns regarding the increasing number of package sizes available in the market and the resulting difficulties faced by consumers in comparing prices across products, Ministry of Consumer Affairs said.
During the meeting, industry representatives pointed out that edible oils are cur...