Jaipur, October 2026 : The Rajasthan Legal Metrology Cell has conducted a special inspection drive across Jaipur from October 5 to 14 to protect consumer rights and ensure compliance with mandatory declarations and prescribed quantities on packaged goods. The inspections resulted in a total compounding amount of ₹2.15 lakh across five detailed cases, the seizure of thousands of packets and cartons, and restrictions on the sale of products found in violation of regulations.
The campaign was conducted under the directions of Sumit Godara, Rajasthan Minister for Consumer Affairs. Special teams inspected establishments dealing in medical, healthcare and other packaged products, examining declared and actual quantities, mandatory label declarations, registration requirements and the verification of weighing instruments.
The department stressed that consumers paying for medical and healthcare products are entitled to receive the quantity mentioned on the packaging, along with accurate and complete information.
Major Violations Detected
1. Shivani Medipro Private Limited, Jaipur — October 5–14
During the inspection of medical and healthcare products, the revised average actual quantity of 200-gram packs of absorbent cotton wool was found to be just 186.32 grams, representing an average shortfall of 13.68 grams per packet.
The inspection also found the use of non-standard metric units, the absence of the manufacturer's address and a lack of packer registration. The weighing instrument had not been verified.
Authorities seized 1,000 packets of absorbent cotton wool, collected a compounding amount of ₹65,000 and issued an Improvement Notice.
2. Ajay Surgicals Company, Nehru Bazaar, Jaipur — October 7
An inspection of the surgical products wholesaler found that 500-gram packets of absorbent cotton wool contained 14 grams less than the declared quantity.
Other violations included the absence of the Unit Sale Price (USP), the use of non-standard units and improper display of net quantity. Labelling deficiencies were also found in Crystal Care Latex Gloves and 200-gram and 500-gram cotton wool packets.
Authorities seized 500 packets of 500-gram cotton wool, 520 packets of 200-gram cotton wool and 165 packets of Crystal Care Latex Gloves. A compounding amount of ₹10,000 was collected, and an Improvement Notice was issued.
3. Agrasen Meditech Private Limited, Bagru — October 8
The inspection found that the firm did not have the required PCR registration. The verification certificate or verification stamp for its weighing instrument was also unavailable.
Although the quantities of gloves, swabs and cotton stretch rolls were found to match their declared quantities, deficiencies were detected in declarations concerning unit counts, standard metric units and customer-care numbers.
Authorities seized 16 packets of swabs and 30 cartons of latex gloves, collected ₹60,000 as compounding charges and issued an Improvement Notice.
4. Vinayak Mannu Trade Private Limited, Jhotwara Industrial Area, Jaipur — October 9
The inspection covered latex gloves, 400-gram absorbent cotton wool, glycerin, antiseptics, sanitiser and other packaged products.
Improper use of standard metric units was detected on cotton wool packaging, while the actual quantities of latex gloves and 400-gram cotton wool were found to be in accordance with the declarations.
The sale of approximately 400 packets of absorbent cotton wool was restricted. Verification certificates for weighing instruments were also unavailable. Authorities collected ₹30,000 as compounding charges and issued an Improvement Notice.
5. Aster Corporation, Dhemikalan, Bagru Industrial Area — October 14
The inspection detected violations relating to the net contents of absorbent cotton wool packets, with actual quantities not matching the declared quantities. Action was initiated over deficiencies in mandatory packaging declarations.
A compounding amount of ₹50,000 was collected, and an Improvement Notice was issued. The concerned lot was seized, and its sale was prohibited until the required corrective measures were undertaken.
Department Urges Consumers to Check Labels
The Legal Metrology Cell said the findings underline the importance of accurate quantity declarations and mandatory labelling, particularly for medical and healthcare products.
The department warned that charging consumers for the full declared quantity while supplying less, or failing to comply with mandatory declarations, would invite action under applicable laws and regulations.
Consumers have been advised to check the declared quantity, maximum retail price (MRP), manufacturer or packer details and other mandatory information before purchasing packaged goods. Any irregularities can be reported through the consumer helpline 14435.
