Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities (LMPC) Registration
Legal Metrology governs the regulations related to weights and measures to ensure consumer protection and fair trade. The Packaged Commodities Rules under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, provide guidelines on the labeling and packaging of consumer goods.
Services Legal Metrology (LMPC) Certification
Legal Metrology certification services assist businesses in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. These services include consultation, application processing, documentation support, and liaison with authorities for obtaining necessary approvals. Certified professionals guide businesses through the certification process to meet industry standards, avoiding legal repercussions and fostering consumer trust.
Key Provisions
1. Applicability:
• Covers all pre-packaged goods sold in India.
• Includes food and non-food items.
2. Mandatory Declarations:Every packaged commodity must display
• Name and address of the manufacturer/packer/importer.
• Common or generic name of the product.
• Net quantity (weight, volume, length, or number).
• Maximum Retail Price (MRP) inclusive of all taxes.
• Date of manufacture/packing/import.
• Expiry or best-before date (for applicable items).
• Customer care contact details.
3. E-commerce Compliance:
• Online sellers must display mandatory declarations on their platforms.
4. Penalties for Non-Compliance:
• Fines and legal action for misleading information or missing declarations.
• Seizure of non-compliant products.
Model Approval:
• Model Approval:Certification for models of weighing and measuring instruments to ensure they meet the prescribed standards and specifications.
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC):A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is an official document issued by an authority stating that they have no objections to the details mentioned in the certificate. It is commonly used for business, legal, property, employment, and various government approvals.
Certification of Legal Metrology (LMPC)
Legal Metrology certification services assist businesses in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. These services include consultation, application processing, documentation support, and liaison with authorities for obtaining necessary approvals. Certified professionals guide businesses through the certification process to meet industry standards, avoiding legal repercussions and fostering consumer trust.
