Department of Consumer Affairs News

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Health and wellness influencers are often seen offering advice on using specific supplements, ministry officials said, adding that the government only wants to ensure whether they are just endorsing a product and selling a product in the name of nutrients, or are genuine specialists in the field.

Seven in 10 consumers believe that different chargers for different devices enable companies to sell more accessories, according to the report by the online community platform LocalCircles.

Last month, the ministry said that payment of ‘service charge’ is a voluntary act. Restaurants and eateries are reportedly collecting service charge from consumers by default. Collection of any such charge is 'Voluntary'.

The consumer affairs ministry along with the ASCI held a virtual meeting on Friday with stakeholders. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) will develop these frameworks. All stakeholders agreed that the issue deserves to be monitored closely.

Imposition of stock limit on all pulses except moong was notified on July 2, 2021. The free regime in respect of import of tur and urad has been extended till March 31, 2022. This policy has been supported with facilitation measures and close monitoring of its implementation by the departments/organisations concerned.

E-commerce companies will now have to display the expiry dates and maximum retail prices of packaged food products under new rule designed to protect consumers from being sold old stuff.

The passage of a bill which seeks to set up a regulatory authority having powers to recall products, cancel licences of defaulting companies and initiate class action suit, is set to be delayed with the Parliamentary panel examining it being given extension till Budget session next year.

The apex consumer disputes forum on Wednesday will hear the Rs 640-crore class action suit filed by the central government against Nestle India, alleging unfair trade practices with regard to Maggi noodles.