Legal Metrology Registration in Mumbai
If you manufacture, pack or import goods that are sold in pre-packed form, you need Legal Metrology (LMPC) registration and correctly declared labels. OM Garuda Group handles Legal Metrology registration for Mumbai businesses – checking your labels, preparing the documents and following up with the authority until your certificate is issued.
- Law
- Legal Metrology Act, 2009
- Rules
- Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011
- Applies to
- Manufacturers, packers, importers
- Also covers
- Weighing & measuring instruments
What is Legal Metrology registration?
Legal Metrology is the law that governs weights, measures and the declarations printed on packaged goods. Under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, every manufacturer, packer and importer of pre-packaged commodities must register with the competent Legal Metrology authority – this is commonly called LMPC registration.
Registration goes hand in hand with label compliance. Every retail pack must carry the mandatory declarations: name and address of the manufacturer, packer or importer, country of origin for imports, the common or generic name of the product, net quantity in standard units, month and year of manufacture or import, retail sale price (MRP inclusive of all taxes), unit sale price and consumer care details.
Separately, businesses that manufacture, repair or deal in weighing and measuring instruments need a licence from the Controller of Legal Metrology, and new instrument models need model approval before they are made or imported.
Quick check: does this apply to you?
- Do you pack, re-pack or label goods for retail sale?
- Do you import pre-packed goods for sale in India?
- Do you make, repair or trade weighing scales or measuring instruments?
If you answered yes to any of these, Legal Metrology applies to you.
Ask us: +91-9582839722Who needs Legal Metrology registration in Mumbai?
Mumbai is home to thousands of importers, packers and brand owners – from food and FMCG importers around Masjid Bunder and Crawford Market to cosmetics, electronics and household-goods brands in Andheri, Lower Parel and BKC. Every one of them that sells pre-packaged goods must register and print the mandatory declarations on each pack, and imported goods clearing at Nhava Sheva are checked for Legal Metrology compliance.
- Manufacturers and packers of pre-packaged commodities, including contract packers and re-packers.
- Importers of pre-packaged goods – registration and correct import declarations are checked at customs.
- E-commerce and D2C brands – marketplaces must display the same declarations as the physical pack.
- Makers, repairers and dealers of weighing and measuring instruments – need a licence and, for new models, model approval.
Products and businesses we register
We handle Legal Metrology registration for a wide range of packed goods and instruments. Common categories for Mumbai businesses include:
Send us your product list and a photo of the current label, and we will point out any declaration that needs correcting before registration.
Legal Metrology registration process
- Category checkWe confirm whether you need LMPC registration as a packer, manufacturer or importer, or a licence and model approval for instruments.
- Label reviewWe check each pack's declarations against the Packaged Commodities Rules and suggest corrections before you print.
- DocumentsWe prepare the application, premises details, product list, pack sizes and supporting documents.
- FilingThe application is filed with the competent authority – the Director of Legal Metrology for importers, or the Controller of Legal Metrology, Maharashtra, for packers and manufacturers.
- VerificationWe respond to queries and support any verification of your premises or records.
- Registration certificateThe registration certificate is issued and your labels are ready for market and customs.
Documents required
| Business | Company registration / partnership deed, GST certificate, PAN, IEC (for importers) |
|---|---|
| Premises | Address proof of the packing unit, warehouse or office |
| Products | List of commodities with brand names and pack sizes, sample labels or artwork |
| Packing | List of packing machinery and weighing equipment (for packers) |
| Signatory | Authorisation letter and ID proof of the authorised signatory |
For instrument licences and model approval, additional technical documents are needed. We share the exact checklist once we know your case.
Why Mumbai businesses choose OM Garuda Group
- 12+ years in government liaisoning for Legal Metrology, BIS, WPC, EPR and trademarks.
- Label review before printing – saves you from reprinting packs after an inspection.
- Importer and packer registrations handled with the right authority, first time.
- Close to Mumbai – our office in Nalasopara (E) lets us visit units across the western and central suburbs quickly.
- Instrument licences and model approval for manufacturers and dealers of weighing and measuring equipment.
- Related approvals – BIS, WPC-ETA and EPR registration often apply to the same products, and we cover them all.
Areas we serve in Mumbai
We provide Legal Metrology registration support to manufacturers, packers and importers across all major industrial and commercial areas of Mumbai and the MMR, including:
- Andheri East
- Marol MIDC
- SEEPZ & Chakala
- Jogeshwari
- Goregaon
- Malad
- Kandivali (Charkop)
- Borivali
- Dahisar
- Sakinaka
- Powai
- Kurla
- Vikhroli
- Bhandup
- Mulund
- Ghatkopar
- Chembur
- Wadala
- Sion & Dharavi
- Lower Parel
- Byculla
- Lohar Chawl
- Masjid Bunder
- Navi Mumbai (TTC MIDC)
- Mahape & Rabale
- Taloja MIDC
- Bhiwandi
- Vasai-Virar
Mumbai's importers register with the Director of Legal Metrology, while packers and manufacturers deal with the Controller of Legal Metrology, Maharashtra. We handle both routes, and time importer registrations so shipments at Nhava Sheva clear smoothly.
Risks of non-compliance
Packing or importing goods without Legal Metrology registration, or selling packs with missing or wrong declarations, is an offence under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Inspectors can seize non-compliant stock and levy fines, with higher penalties for repeat offences. Imported goods with wrong declarations can be held at customs, and marketplaces can take listings down – so correct labels and registration protect both sales and reputation.
Frequently asked questions
What is LMPC registration?
LMPC stands for Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities). LMPC registration is the registration that manufacturers, packers and importers of pre-packaged goods must obtain under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, before selling packed products in India.
Who needs Legal Metrology registration in Mumbai?
Any business in Mumbai that manufactures, packs, re-packs or imports goods sold in pre-packed form needs registration. Businesses that make, repair or deal in weighing and measuring instruments need a separate licence and, for new models, model approval.
What must be printed on a pre-packaged product?
The pack must show the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or importer, country of origin for imported goods, the common or generic name, net quantity, month and year of manufacture or import, MRP inclusive of all taxes, unit sale price and consumer care details.
Is LMPC registration mandatory for importers?
Yes. Importers of pre-packaged commodities must register with the Director of Legal Metrology and print the required import declarations on each pack. Customs can hold goods that do not comply.
What is model approval under Legal Metrology?
Model approval is required before a new model of weighing or measuring instrument is manufactured or imported. The model is tested and approved by the government, and only then can it be made or sold.
How long does Legal Metrology registration take?
Registration is usually completed within a few weeks once the documents and labels are in order. Timelines depend on the authority and whether any queries are raised.
Do you handle Legal Metrology registration across Mumbai?
Yes. We work with manufacturers, packers and importers across Andheri, Sakinaka, Goregaon, Kandivali, Kurla, Vikhroli, Chembur and Wadala. Our office in Nalasopara (E) lets us visit businesses across Mumbai's western and central suburbs quickly.
What is the cost of Legal Metrology registration in Mumbai?
Cost depends on whether you need importer or packer registration, instrument licences or model approval, and on the number of products. Call +91-9582839722 and we will share a clear estimate.