JK Cement Subsidiary Receives Notice Regarding Packaging Compliance
JK Cement Limited announced on March 17, 2026, that its subsidiary, J. K. Cement Saifco Private Limited, received a notice from the Office of Deputy Controller, Legal Metrology Department (Enforcement) in Jammu and Kashmir on March 16, 2026. The notice, dated March 9, 2026, directed the company to halt the packaging of cement products and review their weight.According to the notice, the alleged violations include a lack of packaging registration, a non-functional customer care number, and unverified electronic weighing scales. JK Cement Saifco has requested an extension from the department to respond to the notice.
The company reported that the action is not expected to have a material financial impact.
Here's a summary of the notice details:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Authority | Office of Deputy Controller, Legal Metrology Department (Enforcement) Kmr. J&K, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Nature of Action | Direction to halt packaging of cement products and review their weight. |
| Date of Receipt | March 16, 2026 |
| Details of Alleged Violations | Lack of packaging registration, non-functional customer care number, and unverified electronic weighing scales. |
| Financial Impact | No material financial impact expected |
Bhumika Sood, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer for J. K. Cement Limited, disclosed the information.
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