Buying a soap, shampoo or toothpaste could soon become a little different for Indian consumers. The Central Government has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, making vegetarian and non-vegetarian origin markings mandatory on packaged soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, cosmetics and toiletries. The amendment was notified on September 21, 2026, and came into force from ...