Gujarat High Court Issues Notice on PIL Over Illegal Sale of Edible Oil in Reused Containers

The Gujarat High Court has issued notice on a PIL alleging that edible oils are being illegally packaged and sold in reused tin containers, posing serious risks to public health.

The petition, filed by a consumer protection body, claimed that discarded tins are being repurposed by sellers despite a complete ban under the Food Safety and Standards Act and the 2011 Packaging and Labelling Regulations.

The Court asked the Union and State governments to file their responses and took note of photographs showing the alleged violations.

The matter will be heard next on January 22, 2026.

[All India Consumer Protection and Action Committee v. Union of India & Ors.]