Jaipur, 28 October. To protect consumers' interests and ensure proper labeling of packaged goods sold in the market, the legal metrology wing of the Consumer Affairs Department is conducting a rigorous inspection campaign. Under the directive of Consumer Affairs Minister Sumit Godara, three special teams were formed in Jaipur to inspect establishments selling sweets, namkeen and other packaged items.

During inspections, irregularities such as lack of packer registration and missing mandatory labels on packets were found at Ravat Mithassan Store, Jodhpur Mithassan Store and other outlets. The relevant packets were seized, notices issued and fines levied as per regulations.

Action against Jodhpur Mithassan Store—

Inspection of various outlets of Ravat Mithassan Store—

At Gaurav Tower, Malviya Nagar, gift packets of dry fruits were found without required labels and without packer registration. The packets were seized, a notice issued and a fine of ₹5,000 imposed.

At Polo Victory outlet, mixed namkeen, gajak and mathri packets were found with irregularities in required labels; the packets were seized.

At Mahal Road, Jagatpura outlet, packets of sweets were found without required labels. A notice was issued in this regard.

Action against Arham Sweets—

Inspection of 78 outlets across the state—

Along with the action in Jaipur, establishments selling packaged goods across the state were inspected. A total of 78 outlets were inspected during the campaign and a fine of ₹1.54 lakh was imposed.

Consumers should be aware of their rights—

The legal metrology wing has directed traders and packers to obtain the necessary registration as per applicable rules and to ensure that packets bear the name of the item, net quantity, maximum retail price (MRP), applicable packing/manufacturing dates and other mandatory labels as required.

Consumers are also urged to check the mandatory labels on packets when purchasing packaged goods and to file a complaint if any irregularity is found.

Consumers can file complaints about the Rajasthan Consumer Helpline number 14435. Appropriate action will be taken as per regulations.

Brijesh