Department of Consumer Affairs

December 13, 2024 7:22 PM

CCPA issues notices to 17 entities for violating direct selling rules

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, on Friday issued notices to 17 entities that were found violating Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021. Of these, 13 entities are currently under investigation. Some of the entities are Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd. (a sub-franchise of QNet Group, Hong Kong), Triptales Pvt. Ltd, Oriens Global Marketing Pvt. Ltd, Zennesa Wellness Pvt. Ltd, Orgolife Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Oriflame India ...

India lifts ban on onion exports after robust production

India lifted the restrictions on onion exports from Friday. The decision comes on the heels of robust kharif crop production in 2024 and favourable monsoon forecasts, coupled with stable market conditions both at the mandi and retail levels. "All restrictions on onion export have been removed with effect from today," said Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, at a press conference in Delhi. Khare said, "This is basically taking into account the Rabi 2024 production and approv...