Legal Metrology

Packaging and selling alcohol, and liquor in India come under the law of custom and Excise and the declarations made on the bottles come under the law of Legal Metrology on Alcohol. In the same way, numerous laws apply to the packages of food and other related products in India, these laws are the safeguards to the interest of the general public and impose restrictions on the product of food available in the market, and for the same purpose, IMPC registration is important. It is required for the advertisement with certain restrictions to mention the retail sale price of prepackage of the bottle, any packer, importer, or seller can take the guidance from ELT Legal Metrology to fulfil the requirement on the bottle of Liquor. Here we are also going to talk about the Legal Metrology on declarations on Alcohol Beverages and the act which ensures the higher quality of the product in India. The trade of cigarettes and their commercialization is commercialized and we turn after these certain restrictions imposed on it by the COPTA Act, 2003 which prohibits the advertisement and regulations of trade and commerce production, supply, and distribution. Labeling And Declarations on Liquor or Alcohol The liquor warning labels and regulations came into force from first April 2019. Where it was specified that the declarations should be made on the bottle of the liquor and what are the necessary steps that shall be taken by the manufacturer, seller, importer of the liquor or alcohol. The Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Declarations, 2018 prescribes warning labels on liquor bottles. The country’s biggest food Act issued the notifications which state the transition. One year was given to the Food Business Operator (FBOs) under which it was clarified that the food business operators have to comply with the provisions of the regulations that came into force on April 1st, 2019. The label of the liquor shall contain the following declarations: Laws Related to Alcohol in India LMPC registration is necessary under the several laws regarding food in packages of India that work as a safeguard to the food products consumed by the consumers some of them are given below, in the same way, there are various laws governing the Alcohol Regime in India, are given below: Laws Governing the Alcohol Regime in India Laws that regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol differ from state to state, however the permission to consumption of alcohol can be done after attaining a certain age. The legal drinking age also differs from state to state and for the different types of alcohol privileges. State wise regulatory laws act differ from state to state for governing the alcohol regime in India Such as: Every state has three different legislations that regulate the export, import, manufacture, bottle, purchase, sale, transport, consumption, or use of potable alcohol. The law of Delhi permits the individual to stock 18 liters of wine, cider, Indian and foreign liquor which includes rum, gin, whiskey at home or parties. In case any person is traveling from any other state then such persons cannot carry more than one liter of liquor. However, the people who are coming from abroad can bring two liters of foreign liquor with them. NL 49 License for Liquor NL 49 license can be obtained from the exercise department with a fee of rupees 2000 to carry more than the prescribed amount. There are several states in which the consumption of alcohol is banned such as the state of Bihar, Tripura, Lakshadweep, Mizoram (Partially banned in some districts), Gujarat, and Nagaland. The Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 The 40% of front panel of the package shall contain the health warning labels are pictorial and text and the same should rotate every 24 months.

There are several declarations prescribed under the act of Legal Metrology Packed Commodities Rules, 2011. It provides the proper guidelines on declarations and elaborates the facts that need to be declared by the manufacturer, importer, or Packer. Every person, firm, corporate, Hindu undivided family whosoever is dealing in the waiting measures of prepacked commodities in the market of India under Legal Metrology Packed Commodity Act weather from outside India or doing business from within India are bound for all the mandate declaration to be made on the package of the commodity according to the Indian Legal Metrology system and the Act. Importance of LMPC Declarations: Why it is necessary on every package? Every package shall bear the label securely affixed thereto, it is important conspicuous and plain declaration should be done in accordance with the provision of chapter II of Indian Legal Metrology Packed Commodities Rules, 2011 as to: Packages on which no declaration of month & year is needed No declaration as to the month and year in which commodities manufactured or prepacked are required to be made on the following: Indicating a month in which pre-packaging was expected Where no declarations is required on the RSP? Under LMPC no declarations as to the Retail Sale Price (RSP) are required to be made on the following: Where to make declarations on package?

High Court of Delhi in the matter of Ajay Kumar Singh vs Union of India and Ors have given the directions to the central government to evolve a mechanism for regular checks of E-commerce sites for the proper and mandatory compliance with Legal Metrology Rules and LMPC. It is mandatory for every E-Commerce site to comply with the Legal Metrology Laws on Market place E-commerce entities. What is an E-Commerce Site? E-commerce is better known for electronic commerce. The websites of e-commerce are primarily built to connect buyers with products or services by the way of online trading. Trading through E-commerce has made the world easier and faster and people can shop while sitting at their home and get everything online whatever they want to have. A businessman who is willing to sell his products or service can do it easily through E-commerce site and put all its products and services along with the prices on the site and from there any buyer can purchase any commodity or product without going anywhere outside of their house. Benefits of an E-Commerce Site It has various benefits such as In today’s era the world is moving faster and people are just willing to do this smart work which makes them explore more with both quality and quantity. Examples of E-Commerce Sites Several e-commerce websites are ruling the world on the Internet and gaining higher success in the business while attracting customers all over the universe. Some of the E-commerce websites’ examples are given below: While checking out the above-mentioned E-commerce websites the concept in your mind in regards to the E-commerce website must be clear because in this century every one of us is dealing with these websites in one way or the other. These are the websites that give us the platform to shop for everything we want to buy while just sitting at home and without going to the market physically. LMPC Directions by Delhi High Court to the Central Government? In April 2022 the High Court of Delhi gives the directions to the Central Government to evolve a mechanism for regular checks on e-commerce websites for better and proper compliance with the legal Metrology rules and also to ensure compliance with all the other laws dealing with display and packaging of products. Assurance of LMPC Declarations by Central Government The PIL, which stands for Public Interest Litigation was filed before the Delhi High Court seeking directions from the court to ensure the display of details on the package of the commodity like: All the above directions were seeking to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution. In the petition, acting Chief Justice Vipin Sangi and Justice Navin Chawla said “if there is non-compliance, you have to take action. You should have your mechanism, there should be vigilance. Why should you depend on the petitioner? You should keep track of initial offenders, apart from conducting regular inspections.” Wich means the authority or the respective department should keep a proper and regular check on the declarations made on the package by the E-commerce site and the seller through inspecting the websites and crack the initials offenders so that the offense of non-compliance would not take place on the E-commerce platform. LMPC Rule 6 of Rules, 2011 The rule says that every package of the commodity shall have the following: LMPC Rule 6 of 2020, Rules The above-mentioned rule tells that every seller should provide all the relevant and mandatory details about the product, goods, and services offered by him for the sale which should include the origin of the country for enabling the customer or the consumer to take an accurate decision at the time of pre-purchase. Order of Delhi High Court on LMPC E-Commerce Sites The High Court of Delhi said that “the respondents have not put in place a mechanism for conducting regular checks or periodical basis of all e-commerce sites to ensure compliance with aforesaid rules. Respondents should examine this aspect and place before this quote a mechanism that they wish to evolve to ensure compliance regularly. Respondents should also file a status report with regards to notice issues two several e-commerce sites.” Furthermore, in the above-mentioned matter pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi has granted six weeks for filing the affidavit and thereafter four weeks to petitioner to file the rejoinder. On the commerce websites having proper declarations as per the rules of Legal Metrology Act Commodities will be heard on 24th November 2022. Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 The ministry of consumer affairs, food, and public distribution on July 23rd, 2020 notified the Consumer Protection E-commerce Rules, 2020 under the Consumer Protection Act 2019. The motive of the Rules and the Act of LMPC is to secure the interest of the consumer and prevent unfair trade practices in E-commerce. The Rule and the Act ensure transparency in the platform of e-commerce and also strengthens it to govern the same. LMPC Obligations of the Seller The rule sets the certain obligations that are imposed on the seller which the seller needs to adhere mandatorily. A nodal officer has been appointed to ensure the proper compliance of the Rules and the Act in the interest of the Consumer. Every seller is required to have registration under LMPC. Obligations to be fulfilled by the seller of the commodity are: What are the Restrictions Imposed on the Seller Under LMPC? The Rules also impose and clarify the obligations and the restrictions on this seller in the case of followings: The rule also specifies that the charges of the cancellation shall be null unless the same charges are payable by the platform because of cancellation. It is the obligation of the Platform and the seller should provide the authenticity of goods on the e-commerce websites platform and if they do not comply with the same then they will be liable to for such product, service, or commodity. Contravention of the Rules Any manufacturer, seller, packer, or importer who is dealing in packaged commodities has to comply with

Implementation of Legal Metrology laws, as per the Indian Legal Metrology System has become stricter for businesses in India.  Under this article we will get to know about the registration under the Legal Metrology package commodities of importer, manufacturers, or Packer. There are proper rules and regulations set up for the registrations and the same has been set up by the Central and State Government along with the prescribed time, not following which can lead to the punishment under the act. Legal Metrology package commodity registration is mandatory while involving into the trade or business in India. Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity) Rule, 2011 Pre-Packaged Commodity The pre-packaged commodity is a commodity that is placed without the presence of the purchaser; the package can be of any nature whether sealed or not so that the product has the predetermined quality. Rule 27 Of the Act, Application to Director or Controller Rule 27 Of the Act, Application to Director or Controller Application for Registration Essentials of Application An application referred to in subrule (1) shall have the following particulars: Alteration In the Registration Certificate To make any alteration to the registration certificate the applicant must pay a fee of rupees 100 to the Director or Controller. Application Received by Director or Controller After receiving the application from the applicant, the Director or the Controller who is the registering authority shall: Rule 6 of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity) Rule, 2011 Interstate Sale of Prepacked Commodities It is very important to note that if the applicant makes an Interstate sale of prepacked commodities which means a sale of prepacked commodities in more than one state then Packer registration by the Central Government is necessary which is commonly known as LMPC (legal metrology packaged commodities). Registration of Packer/Manufacturer or Importer Declarations On Prepacked Commodities All the declarations shall be made on the prepared commodities which are different from product to product like the declaration made on the non-food items shall be different from the food products Certain declarations which are mandatory to make on the prepacked commodities are: Registration of importer for weight and measurement items

There is a proper setup of the Legal Metrology system in India which provides the proper clarification, clarity in the interests of the public and also provides the proper training to the Officers of Legal Metrology. In order to bring a better output and deep fruitful result the state government and other authorities keep on conducting the timely seminars and provide mandatory basic training to all the officers of Legal Metrology. Legal Metrology is an application that fulfills the legal requirement for measuring instruments and measurements. As we are very much aware, ensuring the public guarantee is the main objective of Legal Metrology to protect the security and accuracy of the wait and measurements. Following the rules and regulations described under the Legal Metrology act is not the option and the same is mandatory for everyone, it has a very wide scope and the same is just not restricted to the manufacturer manufacturing the product and consumer consuming the same. However, while importing the goods the LMPC approval of imported goods is mandatory under the act. Constitutional Provision In Indian Legal Metrology In regards to the weight and measurement, there are some constitutional provisions under the Indian Legal Metrology act such as: Under Concurrent List – Entry 33 A Under the Concurrent list the enforcement of legal metrology invades and measures except for the establishment of standards Under Union List– Entry 50 Under the Union list the establishment of standards of weight and measures are to get the training in Legal Metrology Act, 2009 On January 13th, 2010 the legal metrology act 2009 received the assent of the president and the same came into force with APEC from first April 2011. For the implementation of the act, the department of consumer affairs is a nodal agency. Specific provisions under Legal Metrology Act Legal Metrology (Government-Approved Test Center) Rules, 2013 The Government-Approved Test Center frames the rule for the approval of GATC (Government-Approved Test Centers) which are established by private person. These approvals are provided for the verification of the measures and weight. All the verifications are done by the State Government officers under the legal metrology Government-Approved Test Center Rule 2013. LMPC Packaged Commodity Registration is necessary under the Rules of the Act. Some prescribed deviated measures under these rules for verifications are: Rules have also been framed for the estate legal metrology for the implementation of the act 2009 by the State Government Indian Institute of legal metrology Rule, 2011 Indian Institute of Legal Metrology of Rachi is the training institute to provide training to the Legal Metrology Officers who are under the administrative control of the department and belong to different States/ UTs/ Union of India, in the field of legal metrology. This rule tells us the following: Functions of the Legal Metrology As we all are aware that the legal metrology plays an important role and it has certain specific functions under which all the rules and regulations are followed in a proper way without giving a lead to any misconduct. Legal metrology performed its work totally in favor of the public interest. It is a statutory authority that has the power and responsibilities prescribed under the legal metrology in 2009. Legal metrology typically deals with the following Director Of Legal Metrology And His Responsibilities Enforcement of Laws Legal Metrology laws are enforced by the State Government, the Controller of Legal Metrology, and other Legal Metrology Officers are covered under the provision of the act The main part of the measurement is accuracy and measure which plays an important role in day-to-day life. There is confidence in trade which is attracted towards the efficient and transparent Legal Metrology system. A harmonious environment can be created by industry to achieve the following goals: Regional Reference Standard Laboratories (RRSLs) The RRSLs are set up to meet the appropriate requirements of Legal Metrology for the industries, consumers, and State Government. Five regional reference standard laboratories are situated in Gujarat, Bangalore, Faridabad, Ahmedabad, and Bhubaneswar. Indian Institute of Legal Metrology, Rachi Conclusion Legal Metrology System of India follows the adhere Rules and Regulations set up by the Act and the State Government. There is proper training given to the Legal Metrology Offices in the Institute of Legal Metrology, where any misconduct is done by the company in that situation the Nominated director shall be liable for such misconduct. Legal Metrology plays a very important role in the economy as well as in our day-to-day life functioning.

It is from time immemorial that metrology has been a part of the daily lives of the people, but it is recently that the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 have been in process of gaining the recognition in India that it always should have enjoyed in the country. The Government of India is majorly focusing on implementing stricter and better-regulated rules and provisions related to legal metrology. All the organizations, legal metrology offices, and professionals are in a continuous process of imparting and spreading as much awareness and knowledge related to legal metrology in India. Various legal metrology offices have also put in efforts by conducting seminars and workshops on legal metrology as well all over the country. Our corporate office ELT Corporate located in Delhi has rendered its services in legal metrology in every corner of the country. Our legal metrology office deals with services that include consultations, registration processes, obtaining LMPC licenses, obtaining dealing licenses, litigation services under legal metrology. Our team of experienced legal professionals at ELT Corporate not only imparts such services diligently but also imparts awareness and legal knowledge of legal metrology laws prevalent in India. What is exactly Legal Metrology? Metrology is the science or study that deals with weights and measurements in India and the laws and regulations that deal with such concept of metrology are called Legal Metrology in India.Aim of Legal Metrology-The basic and most important aim of legal metrology in India is to safeguard the interests of the consumers in India and establish a uniform standardized set of rules and regulations to ensure fair play in trade and commerce. Metrology and the Law The relationship between metrology and the law in India can be well explained and depicted through the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology rules and regulations. This act strictly deals with all the provisions, rules, and regulations related to the metrology sector in the country. It even talks about the package labeling laws and rules in India. Establishing these rules and regulations was a very significant and appreciative step taken by the Government of India in recent times. Legal Metrology Departments To regulate such rules and provisions of legal metrology, the Government of India has established the Legal Metrology Departments in various states to deal with the regulation of weights, measure, and package labeling laws of the respective states. The Department of legal metrology is responsible for maintaining a uniform standard and accuracy on the weights and measurements tools in India. Registration under legal metrology in India Any manufacturer, packer, dealer, repairer, or importer who is found to be trading or dealing under weights and measure or under any package and labelling business in India must have a registration certificate under the legal metrology laws in India. Any person who is found to be without any LMPC Registration Certificate will be liable to commit an offense under the legal metrology act and will be punishable under the provisions of the Act. To avoid any such future penalties, fines, and punishments it is highly advised to get in touch with any experienced legal metrology consultant before taking any further steps to avoid any haste. Our hustle-free services can be accessed by our team of leading legal metrology consultants in India, and they will guide you through each and every step in the whole process. Conclusion-The Legal Metrology laws and procedures followed therein is a long tiring procedure. Thereby it is suggested to consult and experience legal metrology office having a team of learned and experienced legal metrology consultants who will not only guide you throughout the process but will also ensure the best measures that can be taken to prevent any future penalties and mishaps. Services provided by ELT Corporate- one of the leading legal metrology office in India: Assistance in services provided by the legal metrology office Additional assistances The basic and most important aim of the legal metrology in India is to safeguard the interests of the consumers in India and establish a uniform standardized set of rules and regulations to ensure fair play in the trade and commerce. To avoid any such future penalties, fine and punishments it is highly advised to get in touch with any experienced legal metrology consultant before taking any further step so as to avoid any haste. Our legal metrology office deals with services which includes consultations, registration processes, obtaining LMPC licenses, obtaining dealing licenses, litigation services under legal metrology. Our corporate office ELT Corporate located in Delhi has rendered its services in legal metrology in every corner of the country. Our legal metrology office deals with services which includes consultations, registration processes, obtaining LMPC licenses, obtaining dealing licenses, litigation services under legal metrology. Legal metrology offices are the legal consulting firms and companies offering a variety of legal metrology services all over the country.

In recent years, India has been witnessing some drastic changes and shifts in the legal system of the country. The Government of India is working day and night to implement new laws as well as reform the existing laws in the country to safeguard the interests of the citizens of the country and upgrade the status of the nation globally. This article is specifically written to highlight the concept and role of legal metrology in the food industry, to ascertain what legal metrology is for food products, and how it plays such an important role in the day-to-day lives of the people. Our team of legal metrology consultants at ELT Corporate is one of the leading legal metrology consultancy and registration firms registered in India and has dealt with innumerable legal metrology issues and queries of people located in any corner of the country. We successfully provide efficient consultations and registration services to people at the best economical and affordable pricing, keeping in mind that we provide the best legal metrology services to each one of you! Department of Legal Metrology Legal Metrology and the Food Industry Essential Provisions of Package Labelling Rules for Food Products The provisions and rules under legal metrology for labelling food products can be discussed as given below. Name of the Manufacturer, Packer, or Importer Address or Short Address of the Manufacturer or Packer Net Quantity Units of Net Quantity: – Term of Unit = Mass – Unit of weight, of : – Term of Unit = Volume – Unit of weight, of : • Month and Year of manufacture or packing-Such dates can be written in words or numbers. • Best Before or Expiry Date-Such dates can also be written in words or numbers. • The Principal Display Panel is the part of the container or package containing the commodity where all the relevant descriptions about the commodity inside are displayed outside for the consumer to understand its nature, use, and every other detail related to that product. • Such Principal Display Panel can be in English or Devanagari Script, i.e., Hindi. • In the case of transparent packaging, such display panels can be avoided depending on the commodity inside. • Dimensions of the Principal Display Panel vary from product to product depending on their area and sizes. Dimensions can be referred like Quantity Height ( in mm) In Weight/Volume In length/area, number Normal When blown, molded, perforated, embossed, formed, etc. Up to 200g Up to 100 cm2 1 2 Above 200g/ml and up to 500g/ml Above 100 cm 2 and up to 500 cm2 2 4 Above 500g/ml Above 500 cm2 and up to 2500 cm2 4 6 – Above 2500 cm2 6 8 Conclusion – Role of Legal Metrology in Food Industry Through this article, intending to display the relationship between the provisions of legal metrology rules and the food industry in India, our main objective was to convey how relevant legal metrology is in our daily lives and what importance it has in the food products that we consume daily. We at ELT Corporate are always more than happy to create such awareness through its blogs, seminars, and workshops for people all over the country with respect to legal metrology laws in India!

Metrology is the science that deals with the weight or measures in India. The metrology and laws related to it have been getting stricter day by day. The Government of India has laid its keen focus on the development and growth of the metrology sector in India. In the past few years, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs through its organizations and legal metrology departments situated in different parts of India has been able to achieve some percentage of what they dreamt for. The ministry has set uniform standardized acts for weights, measures, and packing of pre-pack commodities to ensure the safeguards of the public at large in the country. Such Act was known as The Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the rules and acts dealing with the pre-packaged commodities were dealt with according to the packaged commodity rules mentioned in the Act. We at ELT Corporate with a team of both young and experienced Legal Metrology Consultants in India for many years are in this field with a vision of imparting as much knowledge and awareness of metrology and laws related to it through our services. Our vision has led us to help so many of the people across the country in past times that we feel so happy and motivated to connect with the new one’s today. Our achievements have driven enthusiastic energy, and we shall continue doing the same for many more years to come. Believe us, we are always ready to help you at any point in legal metrology in India! What is a pre-packaged commodity? The pre-packaged commodity is defined under section 2(L) of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The pre-packaged commodity can be defined as a commodity as the name suggests which has been pre-packed or which is already placed in the package of whatever nature sealed or not, without the consumer being present at that moment. The consumer receives the commodity in already packaged form. The examples can be set as food items, fuel, etc. Who regulates pre-packaged commodities in India, and what is packaged commodity Act? The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 were established by the ministry of consumer affairs for the regulation of pre-packaged commodities in India. Such Act that deals with such pre-packaged commodities in India are called Packaged Commodity Act in India. Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011 Provisions applicable for Retail Sale Provisions that are applicable for retail sale are covered in Rules 3 to Rule 23 of the Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011 in the Act. The major highlights and rules covering the packaged commodities rules are discussed below: Exceptions Regulation of pre-packing commodities Every person who wishes to pack any pre-packaged commodity must place declarations on those packages for any sale, distribution, or delivery of those pre-packaged commodities in India. The absence of these declarations will be offensive and liable to future penalties and punishments. Declarations should be made on every package A declaration such as a name, address of the manufacturer or packer, name and address of the brand owner or marketer, generic or common names, place of origin, net quantity, best before date, month and year of manufacturer or packing, dimensions (if any), maximum retail price, barcode, GTIN or QR code, logos,etc. Principal Display Panel Principal Display Panel is the place where placed on the commodity where all such declarations are written and displayed about that particular commodity. The dimensions, size of the display panel can vary based on the type of commodity it has to be used for. Place of declaration to appear on the package Rule 8 of the packaged commodity rules, 2011 defines the required place on the commodity where a declaration should appear. The manner in which a declaration has to be made Rule 9 of the packaged commodity rules, 2011 defines the manner in which a declaration on the commodity should be made. Name and address Declaration The name and address of the manufacturer/packer/owner/marketer should be placed on the commodity before selling and distributing. Declaration of Quantity A declaration representing the net quantity of the product packed inside the package must be displayed on the panel of the product. Declaration with respect to dimensions Every product is different, the dimensions of those products are different, the declarations have to be made in accordance with the type of product and its dimensions. Inspection of packaged products An inspection is done by the legal metrology officer concerned to ascertain whether the packages packed at the premises comply with the provisions stated in the Act or not. The action was taken post-inspection If any manufacturer or packer is found to be not complying with the rules stated in the Act at the time of packing the products, then necessary action will be taken against them. Maximum permissible error The maximum permissible error can be stated as a maximum error that is allowed and can be neglected at the time of inspection, however, any error beyond that will be liable for further investigation. (13)Deceptive packages- Deceptive packages after investigations can be allowed to be repacked or can be seized as per the instructions and decisions of the concerned legal metrology officer. Provisions applicable to wholesale packages Every wholesaler should have packages bearing all the necessary declarations as to – Legal metrology laws are one diverse legal concept nowadays. We at ELT Corporate have dealt with many successful packaged dealing registrations and legal metrology consultations and found that people in India have the least knowledge about the metrology laws in India and without the assistance of any leading legal metrology consultant it would create big trouble for people in the country. If any person wishing to have assistance in metrology in any part of the country can reach out to us and avail of our services online as well as offline. We will be really very happy to assist you!

In today’s information age work, consumer wants accurate and transparent information about their products and purchases. This is where the Register for LMPC Certificate comes in. The LMPC license ensures that the packaged commodities meet specific legal requirements related to weight, measure, volume, and labelling. Throughout this article you will get to know about how to obtain an LMPC Certificate, addressing all the essential aspects you need to know. What is an LMPC Certificate? An LMPC certificate is mandatory and essential compliance that needs to be done effectively under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity) Rules, 2011. This Act deals with weights and measures, promotes fair trade practices and ensures safeguards of consumer welfare. For all this to be executed, the first and foremost significant step is to obtain an LMPC Certificate. Without this certificate a person in India is not authorized to sell and distribute any product across the country. LMPC Certificate is a legal document issued by the Legal Metrology Department In India. It shows that the packaged commodity manufacturer and importer selling or distributing it comply with the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The Rules ensures:- How do I Register LMPC Certificate for Importers? Any importer who wishes to obtain a Legal Metrology Certificate in India for importing their goods across the country must make an application to the Director of Legal Metrology or the concerned controller of the respective state to get themselves registered. The LMPC registration can be obtained once the application is accepted and posted and the concerned importer’s name and address get registered after an LMPC certificate is granted. Such LMPC registration is valid from one year to a maximum of five years. Process To Apply an LMPC Registration Certificate LMPC Registration certificate can be obtained online as well as in offline mode. You can get this LMPC registration certificate by applying with all the necessary supporting documents. You can use it by visiting the Legal Metrology Department of the concerned state, or you must hire an experienced Legal Metrology Registration consultant to do all the legwork and register for an LMPC certificate. The process to register for LMPC Certificate is summarized in the following steps: Determine Your Registration Authority The authorization of an LMPC Certificate depends on the nature of your business:- Collecting Required Documents To register for LMPC Certificate on time you have to submit the various necessary documents. If you miss any document then your file will be rejected. These LMPC Registration documents Typically Include:- Submit Your Application Form After completing the documents collecting process submit the application form to register for the LMPC certificate to the designated authority. You can often submit the application form through the online government portals or in person at the relevant office. Pay Registration Fee Pay the prescribed fee for the application. Department of Legal Metrology determines the fee. Inspection and Verification An inspector of the Legal metrology department visits your business premises and checks the manufacturing process, packaging and labelling of your products. Grant LMPC Certificate Upon the successful verification and compliance, the Department of Legal Metrology issues the LMPC Certificate. Why Should You Register For LMPC Certificate? It was only a few years ago that Legal Metrology laws in India started gaining acceptance and awareness throughout the whole country. The Government of India has started laying focus and emphasis on the growth and development of the metrology sector in the country. Earlier, though being a part of the lives of people on a day-to-day basis, people were still unaware of the relevance, existence, and importance of the concept of metrology in India. Several compelling reasons to obtain the LMPC Registration Certificate:- Our team of leading legal metrology registration consultants, experts, and lawyers at ELT Corporate has a vision of expanding and spreading knowledge and awareness amongst people about the Metrology and Legal Metrology laws in India, providing all the relevant assistance, and effectively delivering their services related to legal metrology through their online mode of services. Which Goods Are Covered Under Legal Metrology? Legal Metrology in India covers two types of products. Metrology is the study of measurements. Legal metrology in India deals with weights and measures. The two types of products can be well-explained by an example. Any goods such as fruit, vegetables, and pulses sold loose are pre-packed. The products that are sold loose can be determined by the consumers in their presence through the standardized weight or measure. While the ones that are pre-packed, such goods already contain the pre-determined quantity on the packages bearing the principal display panel on them. Pre-Packaged Goods A pre-packaged commodity means a commodity that has already been packed beforehand it reaches the consumer for use. The goods, as the name suggests, are pre-packed, whether sealed or not, and the product therein already has a pre-determined quantity. For example, paint, chemicals, fuel, food products, etc. Here’s a non-exhaustive breakdown of the categories of goods covered under legal metrology: 1. Food and Beverages: 2. Household and Personal Care Products: 3. Other Packaged Goods: Who Needs To Obtain an LMPC Certificate in India? Any person who wishes to import pre-packaged goods for selling and distributing in India must get themselves registered under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and obtain an LMPC Registration Certificate before the sale and distribution of these pre-packaged goods in the country. You can register for LMPC certificate online in India to save time. When to Register for LMPC Certificate? It is important for the manufacturer, importer and packers to register for the LMPC Certificate before you commence the:- If you fail to register for LMPC certificate before this can lead to legal complications and product seizure. Responsibilities of Importer Every importer to receive an LMPC certificate must make necessary declarations on the pre-packaged goods in India- Important Supporting Documents Required for LMPC Registration Conclusion – Register LMPC Certificate Any person who wishes or intends to deal in pre-packaged goods must apply to the controller of the

If are you a citizen of Kerala and willing to obtain a packing license in Kerala then go with the process. Know about the process to get packing license in Kerala. Apply for legal metrology packer registration & consultant in South India. Here you will get to know about the complete guide to get a packer license in south India easily. Why Do You Need a Packer License In Kerala? The Government of India has established uniform standardized rules and regulations for legal metrology laws in India. Since in India the sector of metrology has not been recognized to such an extent that it can flourish dynamically, the government of India in the year 2009 gave a new turn in the metrology sector by establishing the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 along with various rules and package labeling laws in India. We at ELT Corporate are one of the leading legal metrology registration consultants in India and have been dealing with packing license registration, packing license in any part of the country. Our motive is to impart as much knowledge and render our services, say for example to guide people to obtain a packing license in Kerala in the South to a Packing License in Delhi in the North. Our services can be easily availed through online or the contact number provided therein. We are just a call away! Key Process To Get Packer License In Kerala This article drafted by our team of legal metrology experts majorly focuses on the packing license in Kerala and how to get done with the packing manufacturer license registration in Kerala and how to obtain the packing license in Kerala. Here you will get to know about the key process followed in legal metrology in Kerala. To start with, the first and foremost important step to obtain a packing license in Kerala is to obtain an LMPC Registration certificate in Kerala and get done with all the compliance for the registration process. Any person whether a manufacturer, dealer, or repairer found to be dealing in any packing of any pre-packaged commodity without having any valid license issued by the legal metrology officer, then such person will be held guilty of committing an offense and will be punishable under law. What Is a Pre-Packaged Commodity? Pre-packaged commodities have been defined in section 2(L) of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. A pre-packaged commodity as the name suggests is a commodity that has already been packed before it reaches the consumer for consumption or usage. The quantity is already predetermined before sealing the product. Such products/commodities/packages bear a principal display panel that reflects all the required information pertaining to the said commodity. Process for Obtaining a Packing License in Kerala If you want to apply for the packing license in Kerala then you will get to know about the mandatory documents required & procedures to maintain. Mandatory Documents Required For Packer License In Kerala Procedure To Get Packing License In Kerala How Much Time Does It Take To Get Packing License In Kerala? To avoid such strenuous and complicated online procedures we are here for you. ELT Corporate team recommends legal metrology users in Kerala to get registered under professionals. This will help you avoid any future mishaps and grave consequences that can lead to fines and punishments in the future. Our team by god’s grace has rendered innumerable consultations and has done registrations for our clients located in each and every corner of the country. Our feedback and reviews shared by our clients have given us so much motivation and encouragement in our beautiful journey to date. We wish to impart more and more of our services effectively and smoothly to each and every person who comes across us. Please feel free to reach out to us in case any of you need our assistance. We specialize in legal metrology consultation or packing licenses for any state or country. Conclusion – How To Get a Packing License In Kerala? To receive the packing license in Kerala you have to understand the basic procedure and documents that are necessary. Or you can just submit your details on the mentioned form. We will connect with you and provide you with all the basic information and procedures and apply it.