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Legal Metrology Registration in India
Start Bharat helps you register legally — and sell confidently.
OverviewLegal Metrology governs the accuracy and labeling of all weights and measures used in trade — from packaged foods to electronics, cosmetics to industrial goods. Any business using units like grams, litres, metres, or numbers must register under this Act. Start Bharat helps manufacturers, importers, and packers register under Legal Metrology, get model approval, and follow packaging compliance — so your goods stay legal and trusted.
Who Is This For?Start Bharat’s Legal Metrology Registration service is ideal for any business that trades in weight or measurement-based products.
Packaged Goods Manufacturers
Companies producing items sold by weight, number, or volume — including food, appliances, and cosmetics.
Importers of Pre-Packaged Products
Firms bringing foreign goods into India must register with LMPC and ensure compliant labeling.
Re-packers and Private Label Brands
Businesses re-packaging items for retail under their own brand — including D2C brands and eCommerce sellers.
Cosmetic, Pharma, or FMCG Sellers
All goods sold in pouches, tubes, or bottles must have correct weight declarations and licenses.
Wholesale & Retail Distribution Chains
Entities distributing goods across states or managing bulk retail supply must ensure their units are properly registered.
Solutions OfferedStart Bharat handles your complete Legal Metrology registration and compliance needs.
Benefits This registration protects consumer rights, prevents fraud, and ensures smooth market operations.
Step-by-Step ProcessStart Bharat takes care of your Legal Metrology process in just 4 steps.
Business Evaluation & Form Matching
We collect product categories, operations (manufacture/import), and business address — and identify the right license form.
Document Preparation and Application Filing
We compile KYC, product details, trade licenses, plant layout, and submit your file to state or central department.
Department Clarification and Certificate Approval
If queries or clarifications arise, we respond and guide you through inspector visits or supplementary documents.
Receive License and Labeling Guide
Once approved, we send your certificate, packaging display guide, and renewal dates to maintain compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve amassed a large number of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
It’s mandatory for anyone involved in manufacturing, packing, importing, or selling weight- or measure-based goods in India.
Any person importing pre-packaged goods into India must register under Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules — also known as LMPC.
Yes. If they sell pre-packed items, their packaging must be registered and follow LMPC labeling standards.
Fines up to ₹1 lakh, prosecution, confiscation of stock, or cancellation of import rights may occur.
Name/address of manufacturer/packer, month/year of packing, quantity, MRP (incl. taxes), and customer care details.
Usually 7–21 working days depending on state, backlog, and inspection schedules.