Legal metrology (packaged commodities) Registration

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What is legal metrology (packaged commodities) Rules?

Legal Metrology packaged commodities Rules regulate the packaging requirement Of pre- packed products/Commodities which shall be sold, delivered or distributed Within the country. This rule has been introduced by the central government in order to ensure & protect the right of consumers who are using pre-packed product/commodities .The central government has made mandatory requirement that certain disclosure required to be made by manufacturer, Packer and importers on pre-packed products and commodities. These details includes such a

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Country of origin of product

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Date of Expiry of product

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Retail sale price and

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Other Additional disclosure

What is the Pre-Packed Commodities?

A pre- Packed Commodities means a product or commodities which without the purchaser being present is placed /Packed in a packages of whatever Nature sealed or Not ,so that the product product contain therein has a pre- determined quantity .

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What are the requirement for the person dealing in pre – packed commodities and importing any commodity??

Persons who are selling, delivering or distributing or importing any pre-packed commodity is required to get prior Registration (certificate/Licence) as per Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) Rule 2011. Otherwise they shall be liable for hefty fine.

Who are required to get this approval / Licence??

As per LMPC Rules Every :

Individual
Firm
U.F
Society
Company and
Corporation

Who / which want to sale Pre- packed commodity or Import any commodity for sale , Distribution or delivery shall require to obtained this licence/ certificate within 90 days from the date of commencement of pre-packaging .

What are the documents are required for this approval and license?

Following documents are required :

Trade License

Rent /Ownership

Partnerships Deed (in case of partnership)

Monogram/ Trademark

Land Conversion Certificate

Food license for food item

Liquor License

Note: – Documents requirement varies according to Entity Nature

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What will be the consequence if an importer does not get this certificate/ License?

Following are the consequences if an importer does not get this certificate…

The Central government has directed the Custom authorities to ensure the compliance of LMPC Rules in case of import of pre-packed commodities. If an importer do not obtain this license then their shipment of product will not get clearance from custom authorities
Rule 32 of Legal Metrology (packaged Commodities) Rule also provides that whoever contravenes any of the provision of these Rules shall be punishable with fine, as may be prescribed

Whether an Importer is required to obtain packer and importer certificate separately?

If an importer import any commodity and after importation he packed the product by levelling its own brand Name and sell, delivered or distribute commodity then importer is required to obtain two certificate one of packer and another for the import of commodity. However an importer only import a commodity he/ it is required to get only one certificate

What is the validity of LMPC Certificate/ Licence?

This certificate is issued by department of central government and it is valid for life time for the product in respect of which this certificate has been granted. However there are different kind of certificate and licence under legal metrology Act that are issued by state as well as central government and their validity depends accordingly.

How can we help you?

We assist the persons in obtaining these certificates / Licence by providing specialized services. We have expert team that deal these matters and provide the guidance to our clients without manipulating the facts and make ensure to deliver the certificate and licence within the reasonable time period. We also provide the consultancy related to labelling for the packers and manufacturer. Our firm also provide the panel display audit that help our clients to avoid heavy fine or penalty and in some cases imprisonment.