(a) whether the Government are aware of the fact that soft drinking companies have not indicated the contents on their products; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to ensure that contents are indicated on all aerated drinks bottles?
(a) whether the Government are aware of the fact that soft drinking companies have not indicated the contents on their products; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to ensure that contents are indicated on all aerated drinks bottles?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI V.SREENIVASA PRASAD)
(a) & (b): Under the provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977, declaration of net quantity, in terms of the standard units of weight or measure, is a mandatory requirement. Non-declaration of the said information attracts penal provisions. The enforcement of the provisions of the said Rules rests with the States/UT s. In case of detection of violation, action is taken in accordance with the provisions of the Rules.