Packaging and Labelling

Packing and labelling requirements India's ports are mostly located in tropical region, which means specialcare is needed when packing goods for shipment. Damage may be caused bydamp, heat, exposure to sun and rain, insects, fungus and moulds. Therefore,waterproofing of shipments is necessary and use of cases lined with zinc ortin is recommended.

Special attention is needed in packing importedmachinery, which may be transported through tropical areas as well as desertareas. Caution is needed when packing to protect against high humidity, dustand sand. There are origin requirements for the labelling of imported merchandise.Labels must indicate the country or place where the goods were produced, orthe name and address of the manufacturer.

Labelling should be in English,and words indicating country of origin should be as large and as prominentas any other English wording on the package or label. This requirementapplies to every article, label or wrapper that has any words in English. There are standards in effect for marking and labelling related to weightsand measures for packaged goods imported into India and intended for retailsale.