Updated on March 18, 2025 12:59:06 PM
The Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities (LMPC) Certificate is an essential compliance under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, for companies importing, manufacturing, distributing, or selling pre-packaged commodities in India. The certification guarantees that packaged items conform to standardized measurement and labeling rules, promoting transparency and consumer rights.
LMPC Registration ensures fair trade practices by compelling inclusion of vital information like product weight, quantity, MRP, production date, and details about the importer on packaging. If not registered, companies will be subjected to legal action in the form of fines and penalties on sales of the product.
For importers, it is important to obtain an LMPC Certificate before customs clearance to avoid shipment rejection or delay in case of non-compliance. Registration applying to the corresponding legal metrology department with documents like a business license, product information, and packaging details.
We at Professional Utilities help businesses obtain their LMPC Certificate easily, guaranteeing compliance with legal metrology standards. Our professionals take care of documentation, submission, and follow-ups, making the process easy.
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LMPC Certification refers to Certificate that is required mandatorily for the import of the pre packed goods. LMPC Certificate Full form is Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity. LMPC Certificate symoblished goods are handled with correct measurements authentically and accuracy.
To apply for LMPC Registration or obtain an LMPC Certificate, certain essential documents are required to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Additional documents required
Pre-Packaged commodity refers to a commodity where the purchaser is not present and is packed in any nature or seal not so that a predetermined quantity can be maintained in it. Quantity can not be manipulated as the main aspect of the pre-packed commodities. Examples are food products, fuel, baby food, cables, wires, paint, wool, cement in bags, chemicals, and so on.
Below mention steps need to be followed to get the LMPC Certificate -
The commodity that is packaged needs to have a plain, conspicuous, and definite declaration. There are a required declarations that needs to be mentioned on the each package as mentioned below-
Who needs to get LMPC Registration?
All those who need to get LMPC Registration are mentioned below -
Declarations to be made in the LMPC certificate for import
There are certain goods that need to be included in the declaration in LMPC Certificate
For LMPC Registration the government fee is Rs.500 and the professional fee is 4499/-. LMPC Certificate is granted after inspection by the registration authorities. It takes 7-10 days to complete the process.
| Particulars | LMPC Certificate Fee |
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| Government Fees | ₹500 |
| Professional fees | ₹4,999 |
| Total Cost | ₹5,499 |
| On Urgent Basis | ₹9,999 |
For Weight and Measuring (W&M) Instruments
There are many benefits of obtaining an LMPC Certificate for import as mentioned below -
The validity of the LMPC Certificate ranges from one year to five years. These certificates and registration can be renewed based on the maintenance of the qualification or standards.
There are certain exemptions to the LMPC Rules as mentioned below -
| Violation | Penalties |
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| When prescribed standards of weight or measures are not followed by Packers, Manufacturers, dealers, and importers |
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| While filing Annual Returns manufacturers & importers fail to provide documents |
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| distributors, producers, sellers, and importers who sell goods without an LMPC declaration on the packaging. |
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| When less quality is delivered by the manufacturer, dealer, importer, or packer than the customer has paid for |
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| Unverified weight is indicated on the label by the importer |
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While import of the commodity without declaration of the goods can not be imported in the Indian Market. Any person can be an importer of the pre-pack commodity, seller, packer, dealer or manufacturer. Under the Legal Metrology Act and Indian Penal Code any package without proper declaration can lead to legal consequences and be punishable.
At Professional Utilities, we leverage our industry knowledge and expertise to help businesses navigate complex regulations, minimize risks, and optimize operations for maximum efficiency and profitability.
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On June 1, 2011, under Legal Metrology Act, 2009 to relate to standards for weights and measures, control trade and commerce in weights and measures and other goods sold or distributed by weight, measure, or number, and for matters related to or incidental thereto.
Anyone involved in importing pre-packed commodities, including food importers, manufacturers, packers, and cosmetic importers, must obtain an LMPC certificate.
The documents required for partnership firm registration are Application Form 1,Copy of Partnership Deed,ValidUnder section 5 of the LM Act, every unit of weight or measure must adhere to the metric system, which is based on the international system of units. ID proof,Passport etc.
Yes, an LMPC Certificate is required for MSME.
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