What is an LMPC Certificate for import? Or what is LMPC Registration?

A legal metrology Packaged commodities is a document which is defined as All commercial packers, makers, and importers are required to complete the necessary under-27 packer registration form.

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.

What are pre-packed commodities?

Pre - Packed commodities are defined as goods that are already packaged before they are used or consumed by the consumer. The quantity is decided before the product is sealed.

How to apply online for LMPC Certificate

Applications for LMPC Certificates must be submitted along with the necessary documents and fees. The goods are then inspected by the authority, the packaging and labeling are checked for compliance, and a certificate is provided. There are certain steps that need to be followed are mentioned below -

LMPC Registration Application:- First, the application form must be completed in order to receive the LMPC Certificate. A request is made to the director or controller of legal metrology.
Submission of the Documents:- Documents such as a current merchant or business owner license, and a business permit along with application form are submitted.
Reviewing of Application:- The application form and any supporting documents are examined by the tax officer.
Premises Inspection:- In the Process of providing a certificate, the tax officer inspects the business location.
Make Payment:- Payment is made after the process is finished. The production of registration certificates takes seven days.
Issuing of LMPC Certificate:- After completion of the registration process. LMPC Certificates are issued.

Information to be included or declaration made on the package

The label of the goods must include a declaration from the manufacturer or importer. The declarations, which must be written on every package, are listed below -

Name and address of the manufacturer and packer where packer and manufacturer are different.And Address and Name of the manufacturer.
Country of Origin of the Commodity
Generic or Common Name of commodity.
MRP of the products or Maximum Retail Price
Net weight or quantity of the product expressed as a standard unit measure, weight, or quantity
Email address, name, telephone no., and address, need to be mentioned of the person in case of complaint by the customer.
Commodity’s Country of Origin.
Details on the import, manufacture, or pre-packing year and month.
Net quantity of the product contained in the package in terms of standard unit measure or weight or in number
Detail of the year and month of pack or import or manufacture or pre-packed.
The person's name, phone number, address, and email address of the person must be stated, in case of complaint by the customer.

Eligibility Criteria for Importer Licence in India

Who needs to get LMPC Registration?

There are several people who must receive an LMPC registration and certificate, as follows:

Importer: LMPC Certification needs to be obtained by the importer prior to selling the products.
Manufacturers: Packaged commodities need to comply with the requirement of the LMPC Certificate in Tamil Nadu.
Distribution: Products that they sell are compiled with the legal requirement of the packaged goods.
Retailer: Anybody who is engaged in the selling of the product needs to get the LMPC Certificate.

Declarations to be made in the LMPC certificate for import

Prior to beginning the import of the product, there are various declarations must be made as listed below:

Address of manufacturer
Country of origin of the product
The year in which the product is imported
Manufacturer’s details like address and name.
Year and Month of manufacture of the product

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.

Particulars	LMPC Certificate Fee
Government Fees	₹500
Professional fees	₹4,499
Total Cost	₹4,999
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Different types of the LMPC Certificate

For Weight and Measuring (W&M) Instruments

Importer registration for weight and measuring instruments
Manufacturing licence
Model approval for Indian W&M Instrument
Packer registration
Model approval for imported instruments

For Non-Weight and Measuring Instruments

Importer registration/ LMPC certificate
Packer or Manufacturer registration

Benefit of obtaining an LMPC Certificate for import

There are many benefits of obtaining an LMPC Certificate for import as mentioned below -

Disputes are eliminated to promote trade: The regulatory oversight provided by the LMPC Certificate lessens the possibility of disagreements. Also, international standards are met.
Inventory is managed properly: The LMPC Certificate promotes precise product measurement, which enhances stock control, lowers fraud, and increases the efficiency of the stock system.
Revenues collection of the government increase: Increased tax collection for the government is aided by more precise measurement of the commodities. The LMPC Certificate increases excise and customs tax collections, which are then used for national development.
Credibility with the customer increase: Customer confidence has risen as a result of the rules and specifications for the LMPC Certificate for Import. As a result, this improves the trading relationship.

Validity of LMPC Certificate

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

By qualifying certain conditions registration and certificate can be renewed.

Exemption under LMPC Rules

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

Any chemical formulation that is included in the Drug Order of 1995.
Packages used in agriculture production that weigh more than 50 kg.
Any packaged, cooked fast food is found in a hotel or restaurant.
If the packaged food's net weight is less than 10 grams or 10 millimeters

Packages for institutional or industrial consumers.
Only cement and fertilizer are sold in 50-kilogram bundles when the package weighs more than 25 kg or 25 liters.

Penalties for non-compliance

Violation	Penalties
If importers, dealers, and packers disregard the necessary weight or dimension requirements.	Imprisonment 10000/- fine a year Both
When a manufacturer, retailer, importer, or packer provides a product to consumer that is of lower quality than what they were charged	Imprisonment 10000/- fine a year Both
Manufacturers and importers fail to provide the required documents when filing annual returns.	Imprisonment 5000/- fine a year Both
This group includes importers, wholesalers, and manufacturers who sell products without an LMPC declaration on the packaging.	Imprisonment Every additional offense are increased twice Both A fine of Rs.25000/-
The importer notes that the weight has not been verified on the label.	2000/- & 10000/- fine a year Imprisonment Both

Conclusion

A legal permit to import, pack, sell, and distribute pre-packaged goods across the country is known as an LMPC Certificate. In Tamil Naidu, LMPC Certificates can be obtained by registering with the controller or director of legal metrology in both the state and Central governments. The LMPC Certificate in Tamil Naidu assists the consumer in obtaining all the information needed to safeguard them against dishonest practices and to obtain adequate information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Define the Legal Metrology Act.

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.

Why is an LMPC Certificate needed?

LMPC Certificate is needed in the import of the pre-packed goods.

What is LMPC Rule 5?

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.

The unit of length is the meter. The kilogram is the unit of mass.
The weights and measures have the following base units.

What is LMPC Section 18?

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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