New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025, a step intended to ensure compliance while also benefitting consumers and industries alike, said the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Wednesday.

The amendment introduces specific provisions for packages containing medical devices, aligning the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, with the Medical Devices Rules, 2017.

“This step ensures regulatory harmony, reduces compliance ambiguity, and enhances consumer protection in the healthcare sector,” the Ministry said.

As per the amendment, the provisions of the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, shall apply for font size and dimensional standards in making declarations for packages

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