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Modifications In LMPC | LMPC Certification

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Legal Metrology is the legal framework that governs and administers public safety by assuring safety standards, reducing the risks related to the consumption of commodities, and providing complete insights about consumer information.

For obtaining the LMPC certificate, an applicant must check the latest amendment and go through all the latest amendments revised by the Legal Metrology Act, 2011. These amendments is frequently revised by the authority to promote fair trade practices, help maintain transparency , and avoid financial losses and administrative hassles.

In this article, we shall provide complete insights on the latest amendments or modifications to LMPC. From the latest amendment to non-compliance with the Legal Metrology Act, we will give you each piece of information regarding LMPC and its crucial components about the modifications.

LMPC Certification

Table of Content

  • What is LMPC?
  • Objectives of modifications in LMPC
  • Latest amendment Policy under Legal Metrology Act, 2023
  • Who needs LMPC certificate?
  • Penalty for not adhering to Legal Metrology Act, 2023
  • Conclusion
  • Frequently Asked Question

What is LMPC?

The LMPC (Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities) certificate is the type of certificate that is required for businesses importing pre-packaged commodities. It is a crucial form of license that ensures the materials of imported goods comply with the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity) Rules, 2011.

The Legal Metrology Act operates under 2009 and its associated Legal Metrology Act, 2011. These regulations underscore the specific requirements of weights, measurements, accurate weighing scales, and proper labelling practices. It also emphasizes the obligations of the entities that deal with pre-packaged goods, whether they’re importers, manufacturers, distributors, or handlers.

!Objectives of Modifications in LMPC

Here are the main objectives of modifications in LMPC (Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity) that you should be familiar with. These includes:

  • •To protect consumers from being misled about packaged products and commodities.
  • •To raise consumer confidence in buying products.
  • •To establish uniform accuracy of measurements across the same units of products.
  • •To eliminate trade disputes over measurement through regulatory authority.
  • •To ensure that right equipment is used, and international standards are met.

A Brief Overview of Legal Policy Under Legal Metrology Act, 2023

Here’s a comprehensible overview of Legal Amendment Policy under Legal Metrolgy Act, 2023. This provision has already come into effect on 1.1.2024:

•Objective: The objective of the amendment is to ensure consumer experience through more accurate measurement and labelling of packaged goods in India. It is called the Legal Metrology Amendment, 2023.
•Department of Authority: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution issued a notification on October 6, 2023, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, introducing amendments to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011).
•Purpose of the Legal Metrology Amendment: In this legal amendment policy under the Legal Metrology Act, 2023, the amendments are designed to enhance the customer experience by providing more precise and comprehensible information on packaged goods.
•Who needs it: Any importer who is an importer, dealer, packer manufacturer, or repairer has to comply with any weight or measure and must register himself with the Director in the prescribed manner.
•New revised policy: According to new amendment, this modification adds up to the new details in the Legal Metrology Act, 2023. If you have recently launched your own E- commerce website, you need to include or mention for branding:
  • Mention all items in details
  • MRP (Maximum Retail Price), inclusive of all taxes
  • Units of the product includes warranty, guarantee, products, packers manufactures, and expiry date
  • Address of the manufacturer, marketer, and brand owners
  • Terms and conditions, etc.

Who Needs LMPC Certificate?

Here are the lists of entities that are required to obtain the LMPC certificate:

  • •Entities that involve using weight and measurement in the production process, or a law.
  • •Any individual who manufactures, dealers, wholesales, repairs, imports, or packs a product that has a weight, measure, or number-related component.
  • •A packer is any person or business that packs goods before they are sold, whether at the wholesale or retail level.

Further, in cases containing provisions for packages that are subjected to retail sale, this will not apply to:

  • •Products with a net weight or measure of 10 gram, 10 milligrams or less
  • •Agricultural produce comes in packages of more than 25 kg.
  • •Packages contain items, such as fast-foods that are to be packed by restaurants or hotels
  • •Packages that contain formulations that are part of the Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995

Penalty For Not Adhering To Legal Metrology Act, 2023

Following are the conditions that are liable to penalty for not adhering to Legal Metrology Act, 2023, which are listed below:

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Use of non-standard weight and measures: use of false weigh equipment or measures
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Manufacturer or sale of a non-standard weight or measure: selling products without the exact net weight inside the package of the commodities or products.
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Quoting or publishing non-standard units: providing wrong informations regarding weights and measures of the products
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Transactions contravening standard weight or measure: entities deal in transactions contravening weighing standard weights or measures.
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Import of non-standard weight and measures: selling, manufacturing or importing non-standard weights and measures
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Providing false information and false returns: use or provide false information in the product

Conclusion

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The Legal Metrology Act, 2023, focuses on improving the consumer experience and providing clearer product information. This modification ensures fair trade practices and consumer protection. The LMPC governs the labelling, packaging, and selling of commodities, which is needed to enhance safety and awareness about the products among the consumer market. So it is essential to bring traceability and transparency to the consumer market.

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Quick Facts

  • •Validity : Varies by product
  • •Processing Time : Several weeks to months
  • •Mandatory For : Pre-packaged commodities
  • •Governing Body : Legal Metrology Department