By Martin Shwenk Leade
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Thursday clarified that manufacturers, packers and importers will not be required to affix revised price stickers on unsold pre-packaged goods manufactured before September 22, 2025, following the revision in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates.The government issued the clarification after receiving representations from industry bodies and trade associations, who flagged compliance challenges arising from earlier guidelines. In supersession of its September 9 advisory, the ministry said companies may, if they wish, voluntarily affix additional revised price stickers on unsold packages manufactured before September 22, provided the original price declaration is not obscured.“It is underlined that extant rules do not mandate affixing revised price sticker by manufacturer/packer/importer/their representatives on unsold packages manufactured before 22nd September, 2025 and are lying with them,” the ministry said.The government has also relaxed Rule 18(3) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, which earlier required companies to issue advertisements in two newspapers announcing revised prices. Instead, manufacturers and importers will now only need to circulate price change notifications to wholesalers and retailers, with copies sent to the Director of Legal Metrology at the Centre and Controllers of Legal Metrology in all states and union territories.Live EventsAt the same time, companies have been directed to take immediate steps to inform dealers, retailers and consumers of revised GST-linked prices through all available communication channels, including electronic, print and social media.The government further clarified that any unused packaging material or wrappers printed with old MRPs may be used until March 31, 2026, or until stocks are exhausted, whichever is earlier, provided corrections to the retail sale price are made using stamping, stickers or online printing.It also stated that declaring revised unit sale prices on such unsold pre-packaged commodities or unused packaging materials is not mandatory, though companies may do so voluntarily if they wish.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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