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Metrology Act Registration

Mandatory Compliance for Weights & Measures

The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 regulates the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of weights & measures and goods sold by weight, number, or measure in India. To ensure accuracy, consumer protection, and standardization, businesses involved in such activities must obtain Metrology Act Registration from the Department of Legal Metrology.

Who Needs Metrology Registration?

Metrology registration is mandatory for the following:

  • Manufacturers, importers, or packers of pre-packaged commodities.

  • Dealers of weighing & measuring instruments.

  • Importers of packaged goods or weighing machines.

  • Businesses selling products in fixed quantities (weight, measure, or number).

  • Factories or traders involved in packaging, labeling, and sale of goods.

Benefits of Metrology Act Registration

✅ Legal Authorization – Permits lawful business operations in packaging, weights, and measures.
✅ Consumer Confidence – Builds trust through standardization and fair trade practices.
✅ PAN India Validity – One-time registration recognized across India.
✅ Eligibility for Tenders – Mandatory for government and large corporate contracts.
✅ Avoids Penalties – Non-compliance can lead to heavy fines, seizure of goods, and prosecution.

Types of Registrations under Legal Metrology

  1. Manufacturer License – For manufacturing weighing machines, meters, or packaged goods.

  2. Importer License – For importers of packaged goods or weights & measures.

  3. Dealer License – For dealers/distributors of measuring instruments.

  4. Packer Registration – For entities involved in packaging & labeling of goods.

Documents Required

  • Certificate of Incorporation (Company/LLP/Partnership/Proprietorship details)

  • PAN & GST Registration

  • Identity & Address Proof of Proprietor/Directors/Partners

  • Proof of Business Premises (Rent Agreement/Property Documents)

  • List of products with weights & measures details

  • Manufacturing/Import/Dealership agreement (if applicable)

  • NOC from Pollution Control Board / Local Authority (if required)

  • ISO / BIS Certifications (if any)

  • Packaging Material Samples / Label Drafts

Registration Process

  1. Application Filing – Submit application to State or Central Legal Metrology Department.

  2. Document Verification – Authorities verify company details, packaging, and product information.

  3. Inspection (if applicable) – Physical inspection of premises, machinery, and packaging labels.

  4. Approval & License Issue – On successful scrutiny, the Legal Metrology Certificate is issued.

Validity & Renewal

  • The license/registration is generally valid for 1 year to 5 years depending on the state.

  • Must be renewed before expiry to continue lawful operations.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

❌ Fine up to ₹25,000 for first offense.
❌ Fine up to ₹50,000 or imprisonment for repeat offenses.
❌ Seizure of goods and cancellation of license.

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