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31 May 2026National
Legal Metrology Reforms Reviewed in Northern States
The Department of Consumer Affairs reviewed implementation of Legal Metrology reforms and GATC Rules in northern States and Union Territories.
The Department of Consumer Affairs reviewed the implementation of Legal Metrology reforms in northern States and Union Territories. The review focused on trust-based regulation, simplified compliance and consumer protection. It also assessed progress on GATC Rules and the transition from a license-based framework to a registration-based system. Legal Metrology is important because it regulates weights, measures and packaged commodities, directly affecting consumers and businesses.
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