How To Get a Weighing Scale License?

If you are a weighing scale manufacturer or importer then you first have to get a Weighing scale license. Without having this license you are not allowed to deal in this product in the market. To obtain this license you have to understand the legal metrology act or section this will help you to regulate the weighing scale which license is mandatory to obtain. So, let’s scroll down and apply for the weighing scale license. 

What Is a Weighing Scale License?

The weighing scale license is a legal document issued by the Lega Metrology Department for weighing instruments. It is a mandatory certificate for businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell weighing scales in many countries. This license ensures that the weight & measurement instrument complies with the standards of accuracy, reliability, and safety protection.

How Can I Apply For Weighing Scale License?

 To get a Weighing Scale License in India you have to go with certain criteria. Through which you can simply obtain the license. The steps are as follows:

1. Understand The Legal Requirements

Before applying for the Weighing scale license you must understand the legal requirements and regulations governing weighing scale in your country. In India to get a weighing license you have to understand the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.

2. Determine the Type of License You Needed

To obtain the weighing scale license you first have to determine which license you are willing to access the market boundaries. Because depending on your business activities you may require one or more types of licenses.

• Manufacturer License – If you are manufacturing a weighing scale machine then you must apply for the license.
• Importer – If you are an importer of weighing instruments then you must apply for the weighing scale license.

3. Prepare Necessary Documents

Before applying for the license you must collect all the documents that are necessary for the application. If you are finding any issues then consult with the Legal Metrology consultancy provider:

• Proof of identity and address of the applicant.
• Business registration documents (such as GST registration, and company incorporation certificate).
• Details of the weighing scales (make, model, capacity, etc.).
• Technical specifications and calibration certificates.
• Premises proof where the business is conducted.

4. Submit the Application

The process of application submission to get a weighing scale license is:

• Fill out the application form – Get & fill in the appropriate application form that is required to obtain the license. The application forms are available on the official website or you can get in touch with the local legal metrology department.
• Attach Required Documents – Attach all the necessary documents that are required and mentioned in the application form.
• Pay The Application Fee – Simply pay the application fee according to the structure based on the type of license and jurisdiction.

5. Inspection & Verification

As per the guidelines, the legal metrology officer will visit the site and verify the product. They will verify the application and make sure that the product meets the standards and information that is mentioned in the application.

6. Issuance And Approval Of License

If the legal metrology department is satisfied with your application and product then they will approve your application and issue the license. The license is typically valid for a specific time and must be renewed after a specific duration.

Types Of Weighing Scale License For Importers & Manufacturers

Under the Legal Metrology Act, of 2009 certain licenses are mentioned to obtain the weighing scale license. You can get the license in two aspects if you are a manufacturer or importer of weighing scales.

So, if you are a manufacturer or importer of weighing scales then you have to follow the basic procedure:-

Process For Importer To Get a Weighing Scale License

If you are an importer of weighing scale instruments then you must obtain the license. Without all the mentioned steps of license you are not allowed to regulate products in the market:-

1. Apply For Importer Weighing Scale License – First, you have to apply for the importer weighing scale license for importing the weighing machines as per the Legal Metrology Act 2009, Section 19.
2. Model Approval –  As per the Legal Metrology Act section 22 you have to apply for the Model Approval license after import weighing license.
3. Dealer License – After that you have to apply for the weighing scale dealer license to sell this in a particular state.
4. Pre-Packaged License – If you are importing products in a pre-packaged condition then you have to apply for the LMPC license as per Rule 27 of the LMPC Act 2011.

Process For Manufacturer Weighing Scale License

For all the manufacturers of weighing scales, you must apply for the multiple licenses that are mandatory for the manufacturing of weighing scales. The licenses are as follows:

1. Model Approval License – Before manufacturing the weigh machine you have to obtain a model approval license as per Section 22 Of Legal Metrology Act 2009.
2. Manufacturing License – For manufacturing of weighing scale machine you must apply for the manufacturing license under Section 22 of the Legal Metrology Act 2009.
3. Manufacturer & Packer License – As per Rule 27 LMPC Act 2011 it is mandatory to obtain the Manufacturer or Packer license for weighing machine regulations in the market.

Stamping & Verification for Import & Manufacturing Of  Weighing Scale

As per Section 24 of the Legal Metrology Act, both manufacturers and importers have to obtain stamping and verification certification. The Legal metrology department jurisdiction will verify this on your site and will stamp and verify the machine so another one can not easily make changes in weight.

Conclusion – Get a Weighing Scale License

With the help of the mentioned information, you can simply get a weighing scale license. Whether you are a manufacturer or importer you can simply get in touch with the ELT corporate legal metrology team. They will assist you and make your application process more simple. So, register now.