Maharashtra is set to crack down harder on cheating with packaged products.
If companies mess with weights or measurements, they could soon face fines up to ₹75,000, way up from the old ₹3,000 limit.
First-time offenders get a ₹25,000 penalty, and if they keep breaking the rules, their business registration could even be suspended.
Maharashtra rules cover packers, marketers, e-commerce
These tougher rules won't just hit manufacturers: they'll also apply to packers, marketers, and e-commerce platforms.
The government is inviting public feedback within 15 days of the Nov. 2 draft notification before making it official.
Offenses are sorted by seriousness: fines start at ₹25,000 for petrol pumps and CNG/LPG retailers for the first offense and ₹75,000 for the second, with later offenses becoming non-compoundable; for manufacturers, packers, marketers and e-commerce platforms, the penalty can go as high as ₹2 lakh for subsequent violations.
The main goal? Making sure you actually get what you pay for when you buy anything pre-packaged.