The Central Government on June 21, 2021 has published the draft amendment to Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules. The amendment provides that where an e-commerce entity offers imported goods or services, it shall incorporate a filter mechanism to identify goods based on country of origin and suggest alternatives. Provisions of Fall-back liability for every marketplace e-commerce entity is also provided.
All sellers on marketplace e-commerce entities and all inventory e-commerce entities to provide best before or use before date. Further, mis-selling has been prohibited i.e selling goods and services entities selling goods or services by deliberate misrepresentation of information.
Any suggestions on the draft rules may be sent by email within 6th July, 2021.
