Country of Origin Labels for E-Commerce Are Just Business as Usual

The new e-commerce rule has drawn flak as an anti-China gimmick, but labelling requirements already include this.

The consumer protection regime in India has seen a recent overhaul with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, (the “CPA”), replacing the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

The restated Act builds on the experiences gained from the existing legal framework and addresses new consumer protection issues, such as e-commerce.