Legal Metrology Compliance
Legal Metrology compliance is required for companies dealing in weights, measures, and packaged commodities in India. Earth Bond Solutions assists importers and manufacturers with registration under the Legal Metrology Act, MRP and quantity labelling compliance, and model approval for weighing instruments.
Estimated timeline: 15-60 days
Who needs this service?
This service is suitable for manufacturers, importers, and product teams that need regulatory clearance before sale or launch.
Required documents
- 1. Company registration certificate
Required document
- 2. Product packaging and label samples
Required document
- 3. Import documents for foreign products
Required document
- 4. Instrument technical drawings if applicable
Required document
- 5. Power of attorney or authorisation
Required document
Step-by-step process
Step 1: Identify applicable Legal Metrology provisions
Confirm which rules apply to your product.Step 2: Review product labels for compliance
Check MRP, net quantity, and declaration requirements.Step 3: Prepare application for registration
Compile documents for importer or dealer registration.Step 4: Submit to State Controller of Legal Metrology
File application with the relevant state authority.Step 5: Track approval and address queries
Monitor application and respond to requests.Step 6: Obtain registration certificate
Collect certificate and update product labelling.
Business and compliance benefits
• Legal compliance for packaged commodities — Mandatory for all pre-packed products sold in India.
• Avoid enforcement action — Reduces risk of penalties from weights and measures authorities.
• Correct labelling guidance — Ensures MRP, net quantity, and other mandatory declarations are correct.
• Importer registration for foreign products — Formal registration for foreign manufacturers and importers.
Expected completion window
15-60 days
Legal Metrology Compliance questions
Yes. Any product sold in pre-packed form must comply with the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules.
Model approval is required for weighing and measuring instruments before they are manufactured or imported into India.