Metrology refers to the science of measurement. It refers to the units and methodologies of weighing and measurement, governed by laws and regulations. Legal metrology provides regulations for the control of measurements and measuring instruments.
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Registration (LMPC Rules, 2011)
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Regulatory Authority
The Directorate of Legal Metrology is established under the purview of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. It is responsible for overseeing and regulating the manufacturing and import of weighing and measuring instruments and devices. Additionally, it regulates trade and commerce for goods sold by weight, measure, or number, along with related matters.
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (“LM Act”) establishes uniform weights and measures and regulates trade and commerce in weights, measures and other goods which are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number.
The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
The Packaged Commodities (PC) Rules governs the packing and labelling of commodities. Chapter II of the PC Rules contains provision applicable to packages intended to be sold for retail sale. Retail sale means the sale, distribution or delivery of such commodity through retail sales shops, agencies or other instrumentalities for consumption by an individual or a group of individuals or any other consumer.
Section 2(l) of The Legal Metrology Act, 2009, defines a “pre-packaged commodity” as follows:
“Pre-Packaged commodity” means a commodity which without the purchaser being present is placed in a package of whatever nature, whether sealed or not, so that the product contained therein has a pre-determined quality.
Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 mandates for registration of importers, manufacturers, packers and brand owners of packaged commodities.
Registration
You have the option to register with your jurisdictional State – Controller of Legal Metrology or with Director – Legal Metrology, New Delhi. If you have manufacturing, packing and importing facilities in more than one State then it is advisable to register with Director – Legal Metrology, New Delhi.
When to Register
Within 90 days from the date on which the manufacturer, packer, and importer commence such pre-packing.
Validity
Perpetual i.e., life time validity.
Registration Authority
Central Government- Director- Legal Metrology
State Government- Controller- Legal Metrology
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