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Legal Metrology Compliance

Accuracy Builds Trust – Stay Compliant, Stay Competitive

In today’s marketplace, fair trade depends heavily on accurate measurements and transparent declarations. The Legal Metrology Act, 2009, governs these aspects to ensure that consumers get what they pay for and businesses maintain credibility.

At Alpviram Legal, we offer end-to-end Legal Metrology compliance services, helping manufacturers, importers, packers, and sellers meet the mandatory requirements related to weights, measures, and packaged goods—while avoiding penalties and operational delays.

What is Legal Metrology?

Legal Metrology is the law that regulates weights, measurements, and units used in commercial transactions. It also governs labeling, packaging declarations, and verification of instruments like weighing machines, fuel dispensers, and more.

The goal is to ensure standardization, accuracy, and transparency in how products are measured and sold in the Indian market.

Why is Legal Metrology Compliance Important?

  • Mandatory under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

  • Required for manufacturing, packaging, importing, and retailing

  • Helps avoid penalties, product seizures, and license cancellations

  • Enhances customer trust and ensures ethical trade practices

  • Required for retailers, e-commerce platforms, and B2B sellers

Who Needs to Comply with Legal Metrology?

  • Manufacturers and Importers of Packaged Goods

  • Distributors and Wholesalers

  • Retailers, Supermarkets, and E-commerce Sellers

  • Businesses dealing with weighing/measuring instruments

  • Food & Beverage, Pharma, FMCG, Electricals, and other sectors

Our Legal Metrology Services

1. Packaged Commodity (LMPC) Registration

For importers and manufacturers of pre-packaged goods, we handle registration with the Directorate of Legal Metrology as per Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

2. Model Approval

Assistance in getting model approval for newly designed weighing/measuring instruments before manufacturing or marketing.

3. Dealer and Manufacturer License

We help obtain licenses for:

  • Manufacturers of weights/measures

  • Dealers who sell or distribute

  • Repairers of instruments

4. Label Compliance Check

We review product labels to ensure mandatory declarations are included, such as:

  • Net quantity

  • MRP

  • Month and year of manufacturing

  • Name and address of manufacturer/importer

  • Customer care details

5. Legal Metrology Stamping & Verification

We assist in annual verification and stamping of weights and measuring equipment by government-authorized officers.

6. Representation & Advisory

Handling departmental notices, inspections, and ongoing advisory for regulatory changes under Legal Metrology.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • Fines up to ₹1,00,000 or more depending on violation

  • Seizure of non-compliant goods

  • Prosecution for repeat offenses

  • Ban on product sales in major marketplaces

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