Govt notifies new e-commerce rules; 'country of origin' tag made mandatory

The government has notified new rules for e-commerce entities under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, making it mandatory to display "country of origin" for products and appoint a grievance officer. All e-tailers will have to mention the expiry date of goods and importer's details. This applies to all e-tailers registered in India or abroad that offer services to Indian consumers.