Legal Metrology Services in India
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules govern weights, measures, and packaged commodity regulations in India. Compliance is mandatory for any business manufacturing, importing, or selling packaged goods in the Indian market — from consumer electronics and food products to industrial equipment and household goods.
ACPL provides comprehensive legal metrology consulting services covering type approval, packaged commodity compliance, labeling review, and regulatory liaison with the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Our Services
- Type approval and model approval for weighing and measuring instruments
- LMPC (Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities) registration for importers
- Packaged commodity labeling compliance review and rectification
- Import verification and compliance advisory
- MRP (Maximum Retail Price) declaration and quantity compliance
- E-commerce listing compliance for packaged goods
- Legal metrology audit preparation
- Penalty mitigation and regulatory liaison
Packaged Commodity Labeling Requirements
Every pre-packaged commodity sold in India must display:
- Product name and generic description
- Net quantity in standard metric units
- MRP (inclusive of all taxes) — “Maximum Retail Price (Inclusive of All Taxes) Rs. ___”
- Manufacturer/importer details — Name, address, and contact information
- Country of origin (for imported goods)
- Month and year of manufacture/import
- Customer care details — Consumer complaint contact information
Who Needs Legal Metrology Compliance
Legal metrology regulations apply broadly to:
- Manufacturers and packers of pre-packaged commodities
- Importers of packaged goods (must register as importers under LMPC rules)
- E-commerce platforms selling packaged products
- Manufacturers and importers of weighing and measuring instruments
Related Services
- BIS Certification — Product quality certification, often required alongside legal metrology compliance
- FSSAI Licensing — Food labeling requirements that overlap with legal metrology rules
- EPR Registration — Packaging waste compliance including EPR markings on labels
- DGFT Approvals — Import licensing for packaged goods