LMPC REGISTRATION (Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity) 

Legal Metrology Registration Certificates, commonly called a Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity (LMPC) certificate. An LMPC certificate is an import requirement under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and Section 27 in The Legal Metrology Act, 2009, Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity) Rules, 2011. The Act governs trade in goods that are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number. By defining strict rules and regulations, including for pre-packaged goods, the Act seeks to promote fair trade practices and protect consumer rights.
  • What Are Pre-packaged Goods?
  • Pre-packaged goods are packed and sealed before becoming available to the masses. As a consumer, you are not able to test the flavour, aroma or any other property of such commodities. The interesting aspect of such products is that the chances of manipulating the quantity are zero. However, not much can be said about such products adhering to the laws that regulate packaging.
  • The number of consuming foods that are defined as pre-packaged goods is innumerable. Some of these include dried fruits, soups, dried vegetables, energy drinks, energy bars, breakfast cereals, frozen meals, flavoured yoghurt varieties, canned jams and butter, and fruit cocktails, among numerous others. Products like cement, chemical wires, wool, paint, as well as refrigerators are defined as pre-packaged goods.
  • Section 19 of the Legal Metrology Act
  • Legal Metrology Section 19 of the Act mandates every person who imports any Weight and Measure to register with the Director of Legal Metrology as an importer. Such holder of certificate as an importer must ensure that the Model of weight or measure imported is approved by the Central govt. before sale in India according Section 19 of the Legal Metrology Act.
  • Section 23 of the Legal Metrology Act 
  • Legal Metrology Section 23 of the Act prohibits any manufacturer, repairer or dealer to manufacture, repair or sell such weights or measures without a licence from the Controller of Legal Metrology Section 23 of the Legal Metrology Act.
According to the amendment, the following information has to be displayed in a panel of 40% of the area of the packet in readable font size.
  1. Name & Address of the Manufacturer / Packager / Importer
  2. Net quantity of product (in case of unit for litre, the letter ‘L’ will be used to indicate quantity)
  3. Manufacturing date of the commodity
  4. Retail sale price of the commodity
  5. Dimensions of the commodity if relevant
  6. Consumer care contact no.

    It is mandatory to ensure a number of Declarations Details like:

    1. Name and address of the manufacturer/packer/importer, the country of origin
    2. Common or generic name of the commodity
    3. Net quantity, the month and year of manufacture
    4. Best used before – the date should be stated for consumers to understand the shelf-life of the product.
    5. Date of import
    6. Name of the country to which the products are native
    7. Maximum Retail Price (MRP) and consumer care information.

   List of Documents LMPC-PCR

          FAQ About LMPC Guidelines

 LMPC Sample Certificate            Section 19

         
  How to get LMPC Certificate? Applications is based on online. There are a number of Indian states which assist in this registration at a state level. In case of non-availability of online services, you can file your application in person at the legal metrology department in your city. You can also take recourse to paid legal advice and allow the concerned person to complete the necessary formalities for you. There are many officials who assist individuals in these matters and help in filing the application.           
What Are an Importer's, Producer and Packers Responsibility?
                                                                                                                                
  1. The responsibilities of importers are as follows: Submit all details – name and address of the importer
  2. Furnish details of the manufacturer of the product Quantity, Unit etc.
  3. State country of origin Name mentioned
  4. Mention the generic name of the product
  5. State the exact quantity of the product
  6. Mention the correct date of manufacture – date, month, and year
  7. Mention the month and year of importing the product
  8. State the correct price of the product – maximum retail price
  9. Mention details like dimensions or capacity wherever required
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 encompasses a wide range of provisions that govern various aspects of measurement standards and practices by mandating the use of verified and calibrated weighing and measuring instruments, protecting the consumers from malpractices and transparent trading. Moreover, it is vital to raise awareness about the Act and its implications.

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