Documents required to obtain Legal Metrology certificate.

The legal metrology laws are a set of laws which regulate aspects related to weights, measures and instruments used in trade and commerce. The legal metrology department is responsible for administering these laws.

Package Commodity Rules, 2011 is a set of regulations which provides for the standardization of packed commodities. The rules are applicable to all packed commodities which are sold or distributed in the market.

The Legal Metrology Registration (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 (“the Rules”) contain provision for pre-packaged commodities to be sold by retail and to be imported into India. The Rules mandate that the net quantity of the commodity in the pre-packaged form shall be declared on the principal display panel of the commodity and shall be determined by the method specified in the First Schedule to the Rules. The Rules also meticulously lay down the manner and method of sampling and test of such pre-packaged commodities.

Why is Legal Metrology Registration mandatory?

 

• As per the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, any person dealing in any commodity or service must get himself registered with the Department of Legal Metrology.

• The department has been entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining standards of weights and measures, and checking the correctness of weighing and measuring instruments used in trade and commerce.

• It is mandatory for all manufacturers and dealers of weights, measures and other weighing & measuring instruments to get their establishment registered with the department. The department deals with various types of measurements like length, area, volume, weight, etc.

• SKMC Global is a well-known provider of legal metrology services in India. With our expert team of professionals, we can help you get your establishment registered with the department and comply with all the requirements.

Documents required to obtain Legal Metrology certificate

The following documents are required to obtain a Legal Metrology certificate:

• A completed application forms

• A copy of the company's registration certificate

• A floor plan of the premises

• A list of machinery and equipment

• A certificate of compliance from the local authority

• A certificate of insurance

• A copy of the latest audited financial statements

Once the documents are submitted, the department will conduct an inspection of the premises and the products. If everything is in order, the department will issue the certificate.

Conclusion

The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of the legal metrology Registration packaged commodity rules and to help businesses comply with the requirements. This guide is not exhaustive and does not replace the need to consult the actual legislation. Businesses are advised to seek professional advice where necessary. If you are looking to obtain Legal Metrology Certificate, feel free to contact SKMC Global.