E-commerce Update: Mandatory Country Of Origin Filters Proposed For Digital Markets


The Consumer Affairs Ministry has proposed mandatory searchable and sortable ‘Country of Origin’ filters for all e-commerce platforms. This amendment to the Legal Metrology Rules, 2025, aims to enhance transparency and help consumers make informed decisions by easily identifying where products are made. Directly supporting the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative, this move ensures a level playing field for Indian manufacturers while reducing the time consumers spend searching for product details across vast online listings.