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Health
Jaipur crackdown seizes thousands of medical product packets, imposes Rs 2.15 lakh fine
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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A surprise inspection in Jaipur uncovered major irregularities in medical and healthcare products, leading to the seizure of thousands of packets and a total fine of Rs 2.15 lakh.
The Rajasthan Legal Metrology Department’s Jaipur unit carried out an unannounced inspection of several manufacturers and distributors of medical and healthcare products. Inspectors discovered that many items contained less cotton wool than the quantity declared on the label, omitted required consumer information, and were weighed on equipment that had not been properly calibrated.
In response, the authorities confiscated thousands of product packets and levied fines amounting to Rs 2.15 lakh across the various violations identified.
Department officials emphasized that the enforcement action reflects a firm commitment to upholding legal‑metrology standards and safeguarding public health. The seized stock is slated for destruction or return to the owners after corrective measures are implemented, as per departmental guidelines.
In response, the authorities confiscated thousands of product packets and levied fines amounting to Rs 2.15 lakh across the various violations identified.
Department officials emphasized that the enforcement action reflects a firm commitment to upholding legal‑metrology standards and safeguarding public health. The seized stock is slated for destruction or return to the owners after corrective measures are implemented, as per departmental guidelines.