LMPC registration for packers and importers
Anyone who packs, manufactures or imports pre-packaged goods for sale must register under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. We file with the right authority and review your labels before goods hit the shelf.
What is included
- Applicability check for your products and activity
- Choice of authority: state Controller or central Director of Legal Metrology
- Application preparation and filing
- Label review for mandatory declarations (name, address, net quantity, MRP, date, consumer care)
- Query replies and follow-up
- Registration certificate to your vault
- Guidance on weighing instrument verification and stamping
What is not included
- Government fees (vary by state and authority)
- Label redesign or printing
- BIS, FSSAI or other product approvals
Who needs this
Manufacturers, packers and importers of pre-packaged goods, including private-label brands and e-commerce sellers. Importers must hold LMPC before customs will clear consumer goods in packaged form.
Documents required
- Business constitution document and PAN
- IEC, for importers
- GST registration certificate
- Proof of premises and factory or warehouse address
- List of products with pack sizes
- Sample labels or artwork
How it works
We confirm the authority and review your labels
Application is filed with documents and fees
The Legal Metrology department issues the registration
Timeline
15 to 30 working days. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.
If you skip it
What this service creates next
Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.
- Label compliance for every new product or pack size
- Verification and stamping of weighing instruments
- Updates to registration when you add premises or products
- FSSAI or BIS where your product needs it
See AdvisoNet plans from ₹1,499 per month
Frequently asked questions
Do I need LMPC to sell loose goods?
No. LMPC applies to pre-packaged goods. Loose sales still need verified and stamped weighing scales.
Who issues it?
The state Controller of Legal Metrology for packers and manufacturers in that state. Importers can apply to the central Director of Legal Metrology or the state Controller.
When should I apply?
Before you start packing or importing. The rules allow 90 days from commencement, but customs and marketplaces often ask for it at the first shipment.
Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.