Govt on Edible Oil Sale: The Department of Consumer Affairs is preparing to bring a rule which will directly impact your kitchen. The government is considering making the pack size of edible oils standard. In simple language, now the size of the oil bottle or can will not be as per the company’s wish but as per the measurements decided by the government.

What used to happen earlier?

Currently, the same type of oil comes in different quantities in the market. Some companies are selling boxes of 650 grams, some of 700 grams, some of 810 grams and some of 850 grams or 870 grams. These boxes look almost identical when seen from outside. But the quantity of oil inside is different and the price is also different.

In such a situation, it becomes difficult for the common man to understand which pack is cheap and which is expensive. Companies used to take advantage of this and avoid direct comparison by making packs of strange quantities.

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What will change now?

According to the proposal, edible oil will be sold only in prescribed pack sizes. These sizes will be 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 liter, 2 liter, 3 liter, 4 liter, 5 liter and for bigger packs, 15 liter or 15 kg and 20 liter or 20 kg i.e. now packs like 650 grams or 870 grams will not work. Every company will have to sell oil in these fixed quantities.

What will be the benefit of this?

When packs of all companies are of the same quantity, you will be able to easily compare the price of one company with another. Suppose one brand is offering one liter mustard oil for Rs 150 and another for Rs 148, then you will immediately know which one is cheaper. Now this comparison was difficult because one was in 850 grams and the other was in 870 grams and the calculation was not easy for the common man.

Which oils will come in it?

Palm oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, sesame oil, rice bran oil, cottonseed oil, corn oil and blended edible oil will all come under the purview of this rule. This rule will apply equally to both oil produced in the country and oil imported from outside.

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Suggestion to exclude packs smaller than 200ml

Industry organizations have also said that packs smaller than 200 ml should be kept out of this rule. The logic behind this is that small packs cater to the needs of the poor and people who buy small amounts every day. If strict standards are imposed on them too, their availability may be affected.

When will it come into effect?

Right now it is in proposal stage. This was discussed in a meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Consumer Affairs Department. This included organizations representing about 90 percent of the edible oil industry in the country, such as IVPA, SEA, SOPA, COOIT and MOPA. The industry demanded that companies should be given at least three months for new packaging before the rules are implemented. The suggestions are under review and may be notified under the framework of Legal Metrology.

New Rules For Oil Packs: Edible oil packets are being sold in the market in many different sizes, like 650 grams, 700 grams, 810 grams, 850 grams. In such a situation, customers face difficulty in comparing prices correctly. To overcome this problem, the government is considering bringing new rules.

According to the Consumer Affairs Department, standard sizes can be fixed for edible oil packets. This step will be taken under legal metrology i.e. statutory weighing rules. After the implementation of the new rules, packets can be available in fixed sizes like 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 to 5 litre, 15 liter or kg and 20 liter or 20 kg.

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Industry organizations expressed concern

Let us tell you that recently a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, in which big organizations associated with the edible oil industry participated. These organizations have expressed concern about the increasing variety of packet sizes in the market. Industry organizations say that having uniform standard sizes will make it easier for customers to understand the price of oil and compare different brands. For this reason, it has been agreed to fix standard packet sizes for major varieties of edible oil.

Small packets may remain outside for now

Industry organizations have suggested that packets smaller than 200 ml be kept out of the scope of this rule. Due to this, small packets with low price will be available in the market like before and common customers will not face any problem.

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He said, “From Delhi to Mumbai, all the opposition parties are sometimes questioning the Prime Minister’s protocol and sometimes blaming the government for the impending crisis of the economy.” He raised the question whether we started a war in West Asia? In this era of global economy, if there is a war anywhere, won’t its shadow fall on us too?

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The Shiv Sena leader further said, “In utter frustration, the opposition is undermining the importance of the Prime Minister’s security by raising questions on his protocol. Should the Prime Minister also walk? Should they drive their own car? Or should they also work from home? When will the opposition understand? Well, there is no crisis at the moment.

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PM Modi further said, “I have repeatedly said that reduce the use of cooking oil by 10 percent. If we reduce the consumption of oil, then you can contribute to the service of the country and this will serve the country as well as serve the body.” He said that this will also improve the health of the country’s treasury and the health of every member of the family will also be good.

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PM Modi said that today we have to overcome the challenges that have come due to global crises. The Government of India is running a scheme to replace diesel pumps with solar pumps in the fields. We will insist on using solar pumps instead of diesel pumps in the fields. Even during the Covid period, I used to insist that we buy local things. Follow the mantra of Vocal for Local. We can also save foreign exchange by buying Made in India things and there is no dearth of local production in our country. Be it shoes, perth, bags, we should emphasize on Swadeshi.

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PM Modi clarified, “I am not saying that whatever foreign things you have bought, which are of foreign brands, go and throw them away. I am not saying that. But I insist that we should not buy new foreign products.

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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.

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