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Bar coding mandatory for packaged foods
Posted on: 23/Aug/2016 12:20:26 PM
In order to prevent fake food packs, the central government has decided to make bar coding mandatory.
Consumer Affairs Ministry official said the ministry is considering introducing bar-code or any such mark to identify food products are made in India or other country to curb sale of fake food items in the country.
Government is also planning to amend the 2011 commodities packaging rules to ensure the details on the packaged food items are more visible and readable. The font size for a packed food item containing more than 200 grams/ml up to 500 grams/ml would be increased from 2 mm to 4 mm and for above 500 grams/ml, the font size would be doubled to 8 mm.
That apart, the ministry is considering increasing maximum quantity of packaged food items up to 50 kg/litres from the existing 25 kg/litres.
An official said: For smaller packs, consumers have to pay more. So, we are thinking of allowing some commodities like rice, atta and others to be packed up to 50 kg/litres. This will bring down the cost on consumers
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