Legal Metrology Registration is a mandatory approval under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 for businesses dealing in goods sold by weight, measure, or number. It ensures correct quantity, pricing, and labeling of products sold in the Indian market.
Legal Metrology Registration is a mandatory approval under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 for businesses dealing in goods sold by weight, measure, or number. It ensures correct quantity, pricing, and labeling of products sold in the Indian market.
Yes, it is mandatory for manufacturers, importers, packers, dealers, and e-commerce sellers dealing with pre-packaged commodities or using weights and measures for commercial transactions.
LMPC Registration (Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity Registration) is required for importers of pre-packaged goods. It must be obtained before importing goods into India and is essential for customs clearance.
No. Importing pre-packaged commodities without LMPC Registration can result in customs detention, re-labelling orders, penalties, or re-export of goods.
Mandatory declarations include net quantity, MRP (inclusive of all taxes), manufacturer/importer details, date of manufacture or import, consumer care details, and country of origin for imports.
On average, Legal Metrology Registration takes 10–30 working days, depending on the registration type, document completeness, and whether departmental queries or inspections are involved.
Legal Metrology Licenses are generally issued for 1 to 5 years, depending on the state authority and registration category. Renewal must be applied for before expiry.
Operating with an expired license is treated as non-compliance, which can lead to penalties, suspension of business activities, or cancellation of the license.
Yes. E-commerce sellers and marketplace vendors must ensure Legal Metrology compliance, including valid registration and accurate product declarations, to list and sell products legally.
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