Department of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India, via this app provides citizens of India and consumers access to product labeling information, which is required under Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011.

By simply scanning the product barcode or by entering a product’s barcode number users/consumers get access to the following product information:

• Product/Commodity Name
• Name & Address of Manufacturer/Packer/Importer
• Month & Year of Manufacture/Pack/Import
• MRP
• Net Content
• Consumer care details (phone & email) for lodging grievances and consumer complaints

Smart Consumer mobile app has been developed in association with GS1 India, member of GS1 - the standards body, which develops and manages the standards for GS1 barcodes globally. GS1 India is set up by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India, and BIS, ASSOCHAM, APEDA, FIEO, IIP, IMC, Spices Board, FICCI & CII.