Textile industry thanks Govt for removing archaic law of labelling garments

Bengaluru, Dec 21 (KNN) The textile industry is appreciating government’s move to do away with the archaic laws like labelling of garments and easing the Legal Metrology Act for clothing industry.

In a tweet, Kishore Biyani, Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer India's leading Retail Company, Future Group, wrote, “Grateful to @smritiirani ji for aiding #easeofbusiness by removing archaic laws for labelling of garments , you help #makeinindia a success.”

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), the apex body for the Indian apparel industry, said, “Thank you, Textile Minister @smritiirani for encouraging the exemption of Readymade Garment from the packaged Commodities Act.”

According to some experts, since garments are sold in an open condition and the customer has the option to touch, feel, and try it on, application of the Packaged Commodities Act on garments not only lacks logic, but also exposes retailers and brands to harassment at the local level.

In a tweet, Irani thanked Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Food & Public Distribution, Consumer Affairs, Government of India, writing, “Extremely grateful to @irvpaswan ji for listening to industry concerns & issuing advisory on easing Legal Metrology Act for Clothing Industry.” (KNN Bureau)