Legal Metrology (LMPC) Certificate

The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules govern how pre-packaged goods must be labelled and declared before they are sold in India, and registration under these rules is required for manufacturers, packers, and importers who deal in such goods. The rules prescribe mandatory declarations on packaging, including the maximum retail price, net quantity, unit sale price, and the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or importer, along with other identifying details. Any business that manufactures, packs, or imports pre-packaged consumer goods for sale in India needs to register under this framework and ensure its packaging complies with these declaration requirements.

Why This Matters

Packaging that omits a mandatory declaration, states it incorrectly, or uses non-compliant font size and placement can lead to goods being detained at customs for imported products, or to penalties and stop-sale directions from legal metrology authorities for domestic goods. Because these requirements apply at the level of individual package artwork, a business selling multiple SKUs needs a consistent internal review process, since even a single non-compliant product line can create disproportionate enforcement exposure across an entire shipment or retail listing. Registration and correct declarations are also frequently checked by e-commerce marketplaces before a listing goes live.

How We Help

Registration as Manufacturer, Packer, or Importer

We assist businesses in obtaining the appropriate Legal Metrology registration based on their role in the supply chain, whether as a manufacturer, packer, or importer of pre-packaged goods.

Packaging and Label Review

We review product packaging and artwork against the mandatory declaration requirements, checking details such as net quantity, MRP, unit sale price, and address information for accuracy and correct placement.

Import Consignment Compliance

For imported goods, we help ensure that packaging carries the required declarations, including importer details, before goods arrive at Indian ports, reducing the risk of customs detention.

Ongoing Portfolio Monitoring

We help set up a periodic review process so that new SKUs, repackaging, or pricing changes are checked for Legal Metrology compliance before they reach the market.

Who Needs This

• Manufacturers of pre-packaged consumer goods
• Importers bringing pre-packaged products into India
• Contract packers labelling goods on behalf of brand owners
• E-commerce sellers and brands listing pre-packaged products online

Our Approach

We review packaging compliance at the artwork stage wherever possible, since correcting a declaration issue before printing or import is far simpler than addressing it after goods have reached the market. Our guidance is practical and specific to each product category, reflecting the way legal metrology requirements are actually applied and enforced rather than a generic reading of the rules.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with Legal Metrology (LMPC) registration, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.