Updated on January 24, 2025 05:18:18 PM
LMPC Certificate is necessary for companies engaged in the import of pre-packaged goods prior to entry into the country. All requirements are required to be fulfilled like compliance with packaging standards, proper measurement of weight or volume, and accurate labelling. LMPC certificate should be applied within 90 days before the import of the packaged goods starts. To ensure trust and transparency, packers and manufacturers should follow LMPC standards.
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Lmpc certificate refers to disclosure of the required information and following the norms as mentioned. This certificate is acquired to import goods from the other country.
Additional documents required
Pre - Packed commodities are defined as commodities that before it gets to the user for consumption or usage, it has already been packed. The quantity is established before the product is sealed.
The steps that is taken in order to obtain an LMPC Certificate are as follows:
To protect the interests of the consumer during retail sales, some mandatory information must be disclosed on packages.
The declaration on the packed good needs to be simple, clear, and conspicuous. Every packaging must bear the information listed above.
Who needs to get LMPC Registration?
There are several people who must receive an LMPC registration and certificate, as follows:
Declarations to be made in the LMPC certificate for import
Before starting of the import, declaration that are mandatory to be made are mentioned below -
For LMPC Registration the government fee is ₹500 and the professional fee is ₹7,499. LMPC Certificate is granted after inspection by the registration authorities. It takes 7-10 days to complete the process.
| Particulars | LMPC Certificate Fee |
|---|---|
| Government Fees | ₹500 |
| Professional fees | ₹7,499 |
| Total Cost | ₹7,999 |
| 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 -
An LMPC Certificate has a one- to five-year maximum period of validity.
There are certain exemptions to the LMPC Rules as mentioned below -
| Violation | Penalties |
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| When a manufacturer, retailer, importer, or packer provides a product to consumer that is of lower quality than what they were charged |
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| When filing annual returns, manufacturers and importers fail to produce the necessary documentation |
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| If importers, dealers, and packers don't follow the required weight or measurement standards |
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| Importers, wholesalers, and manufacturers who market goods without an LMPC declaration on the packaging are all included in this category. |
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| when a producer, dealer, importer, or packer gives a customer a product that's of inferior quality than what they paid for |
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| On the label, the importer states that the weight is unconfirmed. |
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For the importer getting an LMPC Certificate is compulsory before the start of the import. LMPC Certificate can be obtained with the filling of the application form along with documents and inspection of the premises. Failure on the part of the importer to comply with the rules and lead to penalties. The validity of the LMPC Certificate is one year to five years. Pre-packaged goods importers are required by law to have an LMPC certificate.
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.
LMPC Certificate is needed in the import of the pre-packed goods.
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.
Section 18 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 defined as an act aimed at protecting consumers from false or misleading trade descriptions. It helps to ensure that consumers receive accurate information about the products they purchase, thereby avoiding instances of deception.
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