Legal Metrology Certification

1. License for trade / manufacture / Factory / Lal Dora certificate from MCD/NDMC/DDA etc. In case the MCD license is not available with the applicant, an undertaking in the form of affidavit is to be submitted that the business premises is not located in non-conforming area and / or is not likely to be sealed by the MCD or relocated.

2. Residential Address proof of the proprietors/directors/partners like voter ID card, passport etc

3. GST/Sales Tax registration

4. Packing material / Slip /Sticker/ Label which is being pasted on the packages

5. Memorandum of Association of the Company, Partnership deed in respect of Partnership firms

6. Import-Export Code

7. Passport size photograph (all Directors/all Partners/Proprietor)

For Weight and Measuring (W&M) Instruments

1. Model Approval for Indian W&M Instruments

1. Model Approval for Indian (W&M) InstrumentsAccording to Section 22 each weight and measurement instrument needs to comply with the standards established by the Indian Legal Metrology Department. Thereafter, while conforming with standards, each product must need to be model approved to sell or distribute in the Indian market.

2. Importer Registration for Weight and Measurement Instruments

Under Section 19 of Legal Metrology Act, 2009, if a person desires to import weight/ measuring instruments, its business must be registered with the Legal Metrology Director. Also, a mandatory declaration needs to be made on the product's label indicating its origin country, manufacturer's name and address, etc.

3. Model Approval for Imported Goods

To obtain an LMPC certificate for import, every weight and measurement instrument needs to meet Indian Legal Metrology Standards with conformance to Section 22 of Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Further, model approval for each weight and measurement instrument needs to be done before its sale or distribution in the market. Under the LMPC certificate for import/ registration scheme, a product needs to be tested. 

4. Manufacturing License

As per Rule 27 of Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011, each individual, firm, Hindu Undivided family business, company, corporation, society etc., who are engaged in pre-packaging or importing any instruments with the purpose to sale or distribution or delivery - it must be registered with the concerned Director or Controller.

5. Packer Registration

Under Rule 27 of Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011, an individual engaged in pre-packing of the instruments, needs to be registered with the concerned Director or Controller. Including, making mandatory declarations as prescribed under Rule 6 of PCR.

6. Dealer License for Weights and Measurement Instruments

According to Section 2(b) of Legal Metrology Act, 2009, a dealer is an individual engaged in direct or indirect buying, selling, supplying, or distribution of weights and measures in exchange of cash or commission, etc. Moreover, if individuals are engaged in trading of weight and measures, they must also obtain dealers license.

7. Repair License

An individual is dealing with weights and measuring instruments/ devices/ equipment must obtain the repair license under Legal Metrology.  It is an obligatory requirement to repair, manufacture, or sale without license.

A Legal Metrology Certificate is valid for 1 year from the date of issue and needs to be renewed annually.