Legal Metrology Reforms Reviewed Across Northern States and UTs

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution conducted a review meeting on the implementation of Legal Metrology Reforms across northern states and Union Territories. The focus was on transitioning from a license-based to a registration-based framework, facilitating Ease of Doing Business and enforcing consumer protection. The Department of Consumer Affairs discussed the introduction of 'Improvement Notice' and self-verification of weights and measures. Amidst digital and regulatory framework alignment, the objective remains streamlining compliance while maintaining strict consumer safeguards.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link