GST Rate Revision: Central Govt Relaxes Re-labelling Requirements under Legal Metrology Rules, Notification Out! [Read Notification]

After considering industry representations, the Government has allowed manufacturers, packers, importers, or their representatives to voluntarily affix revised price stickers on unsold packages manufactured before 22 September 2025, provided the original price declaration on the package remains visible and unobstructed.

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The notification states that “After considering the concerns of the industry and in supersession of earlier advisory dated 09.09.2025, the Central Government, has decided to allow such manufacturers/ packers/ importers/ their representatives who may like to voluntarily affix additional revised price sticker, on unsold packages manufactured before 22nd September, 2025 and are lying with them, provided the original price declaration on the package is not obstructed. In this context, it is underlined that extant Rules do not mandate affixing revised price sticker by manufacturer/packer/ importer/ their representatives on unsold packages manufactured before 22nd September, 2025 and are lying with them.”

The Government has also waived the requirement under Rule 18(3) which earlier mandated manufacturers and importers to publish revised prices in two newspapers. Instead, entities are now required to circulate revised price information directly to wholesale dealers, retailers, and other stakeholders, with copies endorsed to the Director, Legal Metrology, Government of India and the Controllers of Legal Metrology in States/UTs, ensuring price compliance at the retail level.

Further, companies have been instructed to adopt proactive measures to sensitise dealers, retailers, and consumers about the revised GST-linked prices through multiple communication channels including electronic, print, and social media.

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To address issues related to packaging material, the Government has clarified that any old packaging material or wrappers printed prior to the GST revision may continue to be used until 31 March 2026 or until stocks are exhausted, whichever is earlier.

Manufacturers and importers must, however, update the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) through stamping, stickers, or online printing at any suitable place on the package to reflect revised rates.

Additionally, the declaration of revised unit sale price on unsold pre-packaged commodities or unused wrappers is not mandatory. Manufacturers, packers, or importers may, however, voluntarily declare such revised prices if they so desire.

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