LMPC Certificates for E-Commerce: A Comprehensive Overview

Updated on August 05, 2024 04:30:44 PM

For all applicable pre-packed goods sold on their portal, e-commerce markets or businesses must now make disclosures that are identical to those given on the product's label. Under Rule 19 of theLMPC Certificate for E-Commerce falls under the category of the packers because before delivery they pack their goods in their own material.

  • LMPC Certificate Sample
  • LMPC Certificate for Importers
  • Weight & Measurement
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LMPC Certificate for Importers Sample
Weight & Measurement Sample
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What is an LMPC Certificate for an E-commerce seller?

LMPC Certificate for E-Commerce Seller is defined as an entity that sells the product on the portal and under the act required to make relevant declarations about the features of the products published on the label when it is purchased.

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Documents required for LMPC Registration or LMPC Certificate

  • GST Registration Certificate
  • Import-Export Code’s Detail.
  • Latest Passport size photograph (all Partners/all Directors/Proprietor).
  • Partnership deed in respect of Partnership firms/Memorandum of Association of the Company.
  • Allotment letter, property tax receipt, or Proof of Legal title of the premises/Copy of the sale deed.NOC from the owner, a lease or rental agreement, and a factory, trade, or manufacturing license from MCD, NDMC, or DDA, among other documents, are required. An affidavit-based undertaking that the business location is not in a non-conforming area and/or is not likely to be sealed by the MCD or relocated must be submitted if the applicant does not immediately have access to the MCD license. For a company, a copy of a memorandum of articles needs to be attached
  • Voter ID cards, passports, or other forms as residential address documentation of the partners, proprietors, and directors.

Additional documents required

  • Receipt of Offences for which challenged and whether it is compounded.
  • Commercial area’s Proof.
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How to apply online for LMPC Certificate

Below mentioned steps need to be followed to get the LMPC Certificate -

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  • Filling of LMPC Registration Application:- The first application form needs to be filled. The application form is submitted at the local government unit to the director of metrology.
  • Submission of the Documents:- Required documents need to be submitted along with the application form.
  • Reviewing of Application:- After the submission of the application and document. These are reviewed by the proper tax officer.
  • Make Payment:- After the verification of the documents and application. The required fee needs to be paid. Within 7 days a registration certificate is issued.
  • Issuing of LMPC Certificate:- After the completion of the process, an LMPC Certificate is issued.
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Information to be included or declaration made on the package

There are different declarations that need to be made on all the pre-packed goods as mentioned below -

  • Generic or Common name of the commodity on the package.
  • Name and address of importer
  • Generic or Common Name of commodity.
  • Net quantity of the commodity on the package in the standard unit
  • The retail sale price of the commodity/commodities
  • Where the size of the commodity is a relevant dimension the commodity needs to be mentioned.
  • For net quantity assurance, E-Code needs to be mentioned.
  • QR code/GTIN/Barcode
  • Government scheme’s logos when authorised by the government.
  • Further changes are amended as mentioned below -

  • On the larger packets, the MRP would be 1.5 times larger.
  • Dual MRP
  • Small Packet’s MRP, the Size of the quantity is double.
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LMPC Registration Fees

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.

Below mentioned LMPC Certificate fee for the Manufacturer, Importer, Packer

Particulars LMPC Certificate Fee
Government Fees ₹500
Professional fees ₹4,499
Total Cost ₹4,999
On Urgent Basis ₹9,999/-

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The benefit of obtaining an LMPC Certificate for E-commerce

There are various benefits of the LMPC Certificate for E-commerce as mentioned below -

  • Transaction cost is reduced: When measures and weighing are performed precisely in accordance with the requirements of the Legal Metrology Act[1], it promotes customer confidence and benefits the product. The LMPC importer licence aids in reducing time-consuming, inefficient measurement methods that can have an impact on customers and businesses.
  • Trader practices are Supported: The importer licences issued by the LMPC regulate unfair and illegal practices. To suit the needs of the clients, the Act makes sure that the measuring devices adhere to international standards.
  • Customer Trust is built: Suppose the clients are aware that the goods they receive are in the right quantity and have been validated by laws and regulations. In that instance, it will unquestionably increase the customer's faith in the particular product or provider, ultimately leading to appropriate dealing. A further representation of consumer protection is the LMPC importer licence for importers. It makes sure that real, accurate weights and measures are used in all commercial exchanges of commodities on a national and international scale.
  • Reduction in Trading Barrier: The LMPC importer licence lessens the burden of technical hurdles for importers and fosters measuring clarity and confidence.
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Validity of LMPC Certificate

The validity of the LMPC Certificate ranges from one year to five years.

  • These certificates and registrations can be renewed based on the maintenance of the qualification or standards.
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Exemption under LMPC Rules

There are certain exemptions to the LMPC Rules for E-Commerce as mentioned below -

  • If the weight of the package is 25kg or 25 litres.
  • Cement, fertiliser, or agricultural farm products are more than 50k.g
  • Industrial customer or institutional of the packaged commodities.
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Conclusion

Legal Metrology Rule 2011 states that these regulations will apply to the e-commerce sector. Every e-commerce website must declare the sales price, net quantity, manufacturer's name and address, importer's information, and manufacturer's location. On the E-commerce platform, consumers can not check the declaration and details on the label so sellers dealers, or manufacturers should declare the information

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Frequently Asked Questions

What constitutes e-commerce as a legal entity?

E-Commerce entity means a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 or the Companies Act, 2013 or a foreign company covered under section 2 (42) of the Companies Act, 2013 or an office, branch, or agency in India as provided in Section 2 (v) (iii) of FEMA 1999, owned or controlled by a person resident outside.

Define E-Commerce validity.

E-commerce is valid if there is lawful consideration involved in contact and there is free consent of the parties.

What are examples of E-commerce?

Various examples of E-commerce are Olx, Amazon, Shopify, Quikr, Flipkart, Myntra, eBay etc.

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