According to Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011 every person, firm, Hindu undivided family, society, company, or corporation involved in pre-packaging or importing of any commodity for sale and distribution or delivery should make an application along with fee to the Director or Controller for the registration of his or its name or complete address.

An application for registration should be made within 90 days from the date of commencement shall begin.

Every application shall contain, the name of the applicant, the complete address of the premises at which the pre-packing or import of one or more commodities and the name of the commodities pre-packed or imported by the applicant.

The license is valid from between one year to five years, and renewal of the license shall be filed within three months from the date of expiry. Under Section 45 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

In case, any alteration in the registration certificate is required, a fee of Rs. 100/- shall be paid by the concerned manufacturer or packer or importer to the Director or Controller.