Green for veg, red for non-veg: New labelling rule for soap, shampoo, toothpaste

From soaps and shampoos to toothpaste and other cosmetics and toiletries, consumers will now be able to identify whether a product is vegetarian or non-vegetarian through a mandatory symbol on its packaging.

The Central Government has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, to specify the labelling requirement for these products.

The amendment came into effect on Monday.

Under the amended rules, products of vegetarian origin will have to carry a green dot, while products of non-vegetarian origin will have to carry a red or brown dot.

The symbol must be displayed at the top of the main display panel of the package, making it easier for consumers to identify the nature of the product while shopping.

The notification specifically covers soap, shampoo, toothpaste, other cosmetics and toiletries. - EndsPublished By: Karishma Saurabh KalitaPublished On: Sep 22, 2026 07:49 IST