Consumer Protection and Conformity Assessment: Role of Legal Metrology

This chapter emphasizes the role of legal metrology in the lives of consumers. This chapter dwells on the historical background of legal metrology and consumer protection in India. The Bureau of India Standards and Conformity Assessment Regulations 2018 also play a vital role in ensuring accuracy in consumer transactions and the consequences of inaccurate measurements. It also discusses the various measures taken by the government and other stakeholders to prevent inaccurate measurements and ensure consumer protection. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in understanding the legal metrology system in India and the measures taken to protect consumers.