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Maggi row: Maintain decorum, wait till facts come to light, says PM Modi

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 20:30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised maintaining decorum on the Maggi row till all facts come to light, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said Thursday.

Cabinet okays new Consumer Protection Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 20:37

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Consumer Protection Bill 2015 that seeks to replace a 29-year-old law and proposes to set up a regulatory authority which will have powers to recall products and initiate class class suit against defaulting companies, including e-tailers.

Cabinet likley to approve new Consumer Protection Bill today

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 23:37

The Cabinet is likely to approve Wednesday a new Consumer Protection Bill 2015, that seeks to replace the existing law and proposes setting up a regulatory authority to curb unfair trade practices.

FSSAI briefs Parliamentary panel on Maggi controversy

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:07

Food safety regulator FSSAI on Friday briefed a Parliamentary panel about the Maggi controversy and regulation of toxic contents in packaged food items.

Frame policy for brand ambassadors: CAIT

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 20:16

Taking note of the Maggi noodles row, traders body CAIT has urged Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan to formulate policy and guidelines for brand ambassadors endorsing products.

CAIT urges government to take action against Maggi brand ambassadors

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 18:23

The brand ambassador have given health guarantee to the public, which is not based on any adequate or scientific judgement and therefore makes them liable to face prosecution for violation of Section 24 of FSSAI Act, 2006, it added.

NCDRC takes aim at Consumer Protection Act amendments

Last Updated: Friday, May 29, 2015, 14:22

The Consumer Affairs Ministry has proposed many changes to the current law to protect consumer rights and simplify the judicial process to ensure swift and inexpensive justice. The amendment Bill will soon be taken up for Cabinet approval.

Cabinet may discuss stock holding limit on agri-items on Sep 20

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 14:13

The Cabinet is likely to consider this Friday a proposal to extend stock holding limit on pulses, edible oils and oilseeds for one more year to ensure their availability and check prices.

Consumer Affairs Min opposes tax on commodity derivatives

Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 11:30

Amid demand from some banks to impose a tax on commodity derivatives in the forthcoming Budget, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas has written to the Finance Minister saying that any such move will distort the nascent market.

Consumer Affairs Min opposes tax on commodity derivatives

Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 11:30

Amid demand from some banks to impose a tax on commodity derivatives in the forthcoming Budget, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas has written to the Finance Minister saying that any such move will distort the nascent market.

Food Ministry mulls increasing pulses subsidy to Rs 20/kg

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 20:42

The Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry is planning to provide pulses through ration shops to families below poverty line (BPL) and has proposed to double subsidy at Rs 20/kg for insulating the poor from high prices.

Consumer Affairs Min not in favour of CTT

Last Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012, 16:27

Amid reports that the Finance Ministry plans to impose a tax on commodity derivatives in the forthcoming Budget, the Consumer Affairs Ministry on Friday opposed any such move saying it would distort the nascent market.