Nepal Government Issues New Directives on MRP and Labeling to Protect Consumer Rights
Summary
The Nepal government has issued new directives mandating clear MRP and labeling on products to ensure price transparency and protect consumer rights, with stricter monitoring and legal actions against violators.
Key Points
- The government issued new directives on Maximum Retail Price (MRP) and labeling to enhance price transparency.
- Imported goods must have importer details and MRP labels applied at customs.
- Domestic products must display price, batch number, weight, and expiry date on packaging.
- District Administration Offices and local authorities are authorized to appoint inspectors to enforce these rules under the Consumer Protection Act.
