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- The Indian government introduced a rule requiring a green dot for vegetarian products and a red or brown dot for non-vegetarian products on the packaging of soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, and other toiletries.
- This mandatory labeling must appear at the top of the main display panel on the packaging.
- The change became effective on September 21, 2026, under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
- The regulation aims to help consumers quickly identify the source of ingredients used in these everyday products.
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