The accuracy and precision of measurements in day-to-day life are crucial. It shows the transparent and efficient legal metrology system that builds confidence in trade, industry, and consumers. Also, creates an environment for conducting harmonious business in different ways:
However, these ways help businesses, consumers and the economy grow. So obtaining a legal metrology certificate is important but before that, some factors must be considered while getting a LMPC certificate.
The manufacturers or importers of weighing and measuring equipment, which are prescribed under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and rules made there under are required to get approval from the Government of India before manufacturing/ import.
Some of the equipment is not required to obtain Model approval such as cast iron, brass, bullion, or carat weight or any beam scale, length measures (not measuring tapes) which are used in retail trade for measuring textiles or timber, capacity measures, not exceeding twenty litres in capacity.
Having an LMPC license is required for different types of instruments. These instruments must meet the accuracy and performance standards set by the government. The rules are set for transparent and fair trade practices. The two types of registration exist under the LMPC rules of 2011:
Rule 27 LMPC Importer Registration: If you import pre-packaged commodities and sell them in India without any additional packaging and labelling activity. Then importer registration is required.
Rule 27 LMPC Packer & Manufacturer Registration: This registration is required if you manufacture or pack the items or purchase items from a third party and pack them under your brand.
Below are the multiple factors that a manufacturer or importer must follow to get an LMPC certificate:
The following are the details that are included in a declaration on every packaged commodity:
Here are the guidelines that you should follow during the LMPC registration. The guidelines for measuring weights under Section 47 of the Standing of Weights and Measures Act of 1976 are provided.
The following products are exempt from LMPC and these are as follows:
The act received the permission of the President on January 13th, 2010 and came into force with effect from April 1st, 2011. The Department of Consumer Affairs is the nodal agency to implement the act. So, there are certain provisions under the act and these are as follows:
To conclude, the LMPC department sets and enforces the standards of weights and measures to regulate trade and commerce. However, it also regulates trade commerce and deals with regulating, monitoring, regulations of manufacturing, import and business related to weighing and measuring instruments and devices. If you want to register for an LMPC certificate, then reach out to Registrationwala to complete the registration process.
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