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Centre advises edible oil manufacturers to declare net quantity in volume without temperature

<span style="color: #222222;">The Centre has advised the edible oil manufacturers, packers, and importers to declare net quantity in volume without temperature in addition to declaring the same in weight.<br />''<br />''Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution Ministry has advised the manufacturers, packers, and importers to correct their labeling of declaring net quantity in the units of volume without mentioning temperature. They have been asked to implement it by January next year.<br />'' <br />''The Ministry said the weight of edible oil is different at various temperatures. Hence, to ensure that the consumer gets the correct quantity in the package, the manufacturers of edible oil have been advised to pack the products without mentioning temperature.<br />''<br />''They have also been advised to ensure that the quantity declared on the package in volume and mass should be correct. It is mandatory to declare the net quantity in terms of standard units of weight or measure under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.</span><br />

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