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Legal Metrology plays a vital role in ensuring standardization in weights and measures, promoting ethical trade practices, and safeguarding consumer rights. Introduced by the Legal Metrology Act, of 2009, this framework establishes benchmarks for weights and measurements and assigns responsibility for compliance to various stakeholders.
✔ Importers of weighing/measuring instruments and packaged goods
✔ Manufacturers of packaged commodities
✔ Packers of commodities
✔ Dealers in weighing/measuring instruments
✔ Repairers of weighing/measuring instruments
Applicable to weight and measurement devices. Issued by the Central Government, this certification requires laboratory testing for compliance with Indian standards.
Necessary for all pre-packaged goods intended for sale to consumers. Manufacturers and importers must ensure that product packaging complies with established guidelines.
Create login credentials using official details.
Register as a manufacturer, importer, or dealer, and complete the application form.
Upload all necessary documents and pay the required fees.
Assigned officers review the application for accuracy and compliance.
Upon approval, the LMPC certificate is issued by the Legal Metrology Department.
| Non-Compliance of LMPC Guidelines | First Offence | Subsequent Offences |
|---|---|---|
| Penalty for use of non-standard weight or measure | ₹25,000 | Imprisonment up to 6 months |
| Penalty for use of non-standard weight or measure | ₹50,000 | Imprisonment from 6 months to 1 year |
| Penalty for manufacture or sale of non-standard weight or measure | ₹20,000 | Imprisonment up to 3 years |
| Penalty for making any transaction, deal, or contract in contravention of the prescribed standards | ₹10,000 | Imprisonment up to 1 year |
| Penalty for quoting or publishing non-standard units | ₹10,000 | Imprisonment up to 1 year |
| Penalty for transactions in contravention of standard weight or measure | ₹10,000 | Imprisonment up to 1 year |
| Penalty for non-production of documents, etc. | ₹5,000 | Imprisonment up to 1 year |
| Penalty for failure to get model approved | ₹20,000 | Imprisonment up to 1 year |
| Penalty for use of unverified weight or measure | ₹10,000 | Imprisonment up to 1 year |
| Penalty for sale or delivery of commodities by non-standard weight or measure | ₹5,000 | Imprisonment up to 1 year |
| Penalty for rendering services by non-standard weight, measure, or number | ₹5,000 | Imprisonment up to 1 year |
By partnering with Infinity Solutions, businesses can streamline LMPC certification, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to regulatory standards.
Evaluating products for compliance with LMPC requirements.
Liaising with government departments and testing laboratories for efficient approvals.
Ensuring accurate and complete preparation of necessary documents.
Supporting ongoing compliance and timely certificate renewals.
Managing online and offline application submissions.