Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities
For Pre-packaged Commodity
Introduction
The Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities certificate, commonly known as LMPC, is a mandatory regulatory requirement in India. It is issued by the Legal Metrology Department, Government of India and is essential for businesses dealing with pre-packaged commodities in the Indian market.
What is LMPC Certification?
Indian manufacturers/producers, importers, and packers need to get the LMPC certificate mandatorily as per legal compliances. According to the Legal Metrology Act 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011, the LMPC certificate is needed to ensure adherence to labelling, weights, and measuring regulations. The products must fairly conform to all the details mentioned on their packaging labels. The main objective of LMPC certification is to promote fairness and transparency to protect the interests of consumers and regulate a fair trade of commodities in the market.
Why is LMPC Certification important?
- It ensures fair and transparent trade of various commodities in the market. Adherence to the packaging label prevents consumers from being misled by irrelevant information. What is printed on the package must be assured to the consumers.
- For packing, selling/distributing, and manufacturing commodities in India, a uniform legal framework is established in the Indian market. This helps in discouraging fraudulent practices that render false information on the packets. The Legal Metrology certificate supports this objective.
- The LMPC certification encourages fair trade practice in the market, ensuring that goods are measured accurately, and consumers can thus significantly trust their purchases.
- Being mandatory compliance in India, non-conformance with LMPC regulations can lead to fines and several penalties.
Types of LMPC Certificates:
- Product-specific LMPC CertificateThe product-specific LMPC certificate is for a certain product category or a specific product. Labelling and packaging standards as per LMPC regulations must be followed by the producers, importers, or packers of that product to ensure compliance.
- Business-specific LMPC CertificateA business-specific LMPC certificate is for a business as a whole and covers general specifications and regulations related to packaging and labelling. Producers, importers, or packers can apply for a business-specific LMPC certificate and can cover many products and categories under a single business as importer, producer, or packer.
Who Can Acquire an LMPC Certificate?
LMPC certification is a compulsory requirement for ensuring fairness and transparency in consumer trade through product packaging. It has to be acquired by:
- Importers: Businesses importing pre-packaged goods need to comply with the LMPC regulations to ensure that the commodities meet Indian standards for packaging.
- Manufacturers: Businesses producing goods in India must conform to the LMPC regulations before selling them in the market.
- Packers/Distributors: Companies and businesses involved in packing goods and distributing them across channels must also conform to the LMPC specifications, for providing accurate information regarding weight, measurements, etc., on the packaging label.
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