New Delhi: The government on Monday proposed to make it mandatory for e-commerce platforms to provide searchable and sortable filters based on the 'Country of Origin' for packaged commodities sold online.

The move will enhance consumer empowerment and transparency in online shopping, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said in a statement. This proposed amendment marks another important step toward building a transparent, consumer-friendly, and competitive e-commerce ecosystem that aligns with national priorities and enhances consumer trust in digital marketplaces.

The Department of Consumer Affairs issued the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025, proposing to make the 'Country of Origin' filter mandatory online.

The draft amendment rules have been p

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