Consumer Affairs Ministry

The consumer affairs ministry announced on Monday that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new quality standards for three electronic devices -- digital television receivers, USB Type-C charger, and Video Surveillance Systems(VSS). This standard provides requirements for USB Type-C port, plug and cables for use in various electronic dev...

The government is planning to come out with a comprehensive policy for mandatory adoption of Indian Standard Time (IST) nationwide, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with quality standards for USB Type-C charging port, according to a senior consumer affairs ministry official. In the interest of consumers and to reduce e-waste, the Department of Consumer Affairs in consultations with the industry stakeholders is mulling mandating two types of common charging port...

Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh noted that the power equation between the consumer and seller has suddenly changed. "Consumer is getting weaker and weaker, that's where the role of this ministry becomes important," he added.

TRAI is working on technology to detect pesky calls and messages, the telecom regulator said on Monday. It said that unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) or pesky communication was a major source of inconvenience to the public and impinges on the privacy of individuals. The regulator is also working on a joint action plan with a Joint Committ...

A Central Inter-Ministerial Task Force reached a consensus on Wednesday towards the adoption of USB Type-C as the uniform charging port for electronic devices. It will be rolled out in a phased manner and could come into effect after 2024.

The Consumer Affairs Ministry today said it will refer pending consumer cases to National Lok Adalat, which is scheduled to be held on November 12, for disposal through settlement.

A Twitter user unintentionally tagged the Ministry of Civil Aviation in his complaint when he wanted to tag the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.

Government is exploring the feasibility of adopting a common charger for a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Tuesday. To discuss the possibility with the industry, the government has called a meeting with stakeholders on August 17.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...

The Department of Food and Public Distribution has directed leading edible oil associations to ensure a reduction in the maximum retail price (MRP) of edible oils by Rs 15 (per litre) with immediate effect, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.

Service charge cannot be added to the food bill by default, as per the latest government guidelines. Twitter users reacted to the news and shared their thoughts!

Wheat procurement under Rabi marketing season 2022-23 stood at 187.86 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) till June 26, 2022

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Consumer Affairs Ministry, has formulated performance standards for two-wheeler EV batteries following a spate of fire incidents in electric two-wheelers.

The consumer affairs ministry announced on Monday that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new quality standards for three electronic devices -- digital television receivers, USB Type-C charger, and Video Surveillance Systems(VSS). This standard provides requirements for USB Type-C port, plug and cables for use in various electronic dev...

The government is planning to come out with a comprehensive policy for mandatory adoption of Indian Standard Time (IST) nationwide, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with quality standards for USB Type-C charging port, according to a senior consumer affairs ministry official. In the interest of consumers and to reduce e-waste, the Department of Consumer Affairs in consultations with the industry stakeholders is mulling mandating two types of common charging port...

Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh noted that the power equation between the consumer and seller has suddenly changed. "Consumer is getting weaker and weaker, that's where the role of this ministry becomes important," he added.

TRAI is working on technology to detect pesky calls and messages, the telecom regulator said on Monday. It said that unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) or pesky communication was a major source of inconvenience to the public and impinges on the privacy of individuals. The regulator is also working on a joint action plan with a Joint Committ...

A Central Inter-Ministerial Task Force reached a consensus on Wednesday towards the adoption of USB Type-C as the uniform charging port for electronic devices. It will be rolled out in a phased manner and could come into effect after 2024.

The Consumer Affairs Ministry today said it will refer pending consumer cases to National Lok Adalat, which is scheduled to be held on November 12, for disposal through settlement.

A Twitter user unintentionally tagged the Ministry of Civil Aviation in his complaint when he wanted to tag the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.

Government is exploring the feasibility of adopting a common charger for a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Tuesday. To discuss the possibility with the industry, the government has called a meeting with stakeholders on August 17.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...

The Department of Food and Public Distribution has directed leading edible oil associations to ensure a reduction in the maximum retail price (MRP) of edible oils by Rs 15 (per litre) with immediate effect, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.

Service charge cannot be added to the food bill by default, as per the latest government guidelines. Twitter users reacted to the news and shared their thoughts!

Wheat procurement under Rabi marketing season 2022-23 stood at 187.86 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) till June 26, 2022

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Consumer Affairs Ministry, has formulated performance standards for two-wheeler EV batteries following a spate of fire incidents in electric two-wheelers.