A Model Approval Certificate is mandatory for manufacturers/importers of weighing or measuring instruments under the Legal Metrology (Approval of Models) Rules, 2011. It ensures devices conform to Indian standards before deployment in commerce.
ð 2.â¯Types of Model Approvalsâ¯ð¦
- Weighing Instruments: digital/analogue scales, weighbridges, fuel dispensers
- Measuring Instruments: hydration meters, tape measures, taxi- and water-meters
- Exempt Instruments: certain small-volume devices (like brass weights) can be exempt
ð¤ 3.â¯Who Needs This Service?â¯ð¯
- Device manufacturers for domestic sale
- Importers bringing approved instruments into India
- Dealers ensuring models they sell hold approvals
- Calibration labs assisting clients with certifications
â 4.â¯Why Use a Consultant?â¯ð¡ï¸
Consultants help you avoid risks such as:
- Penalties for uncertified instruments (e.g., Rsâ¯53 lakh fines across Kerala in 2024â25)
- Incomplete technical submissions
- Delays or rejections without proper lab testing reports
- Missed renewals or updates when product design changes
ð 5.â¯Approval Process â StepâbyâStep
- Register as Manufacturer/Importer on eMaap Model Portal
- Prepare technical documentation (circuit diagrams, specs, photographs per revised specs)
- Send two NABL/RRSL-tested samples to an accredited lab
- Pay â¹25,000 fee (digital instruments; analog variants â¹10,000)
- Submit test report and application via portal
- Department reviews documents & lab results
- Certificate grantedâvalid indefinitely unless model changes
ð 6.â¯Required Documents
- Completed application form (with DSC of company representative)
- Technical dataâcircuit diagram, calibration test reports
- Photographs meeting portal specs (clear model-only)
- Samples received report from NABL/RRSL
- Companyâs PAN, GST, IEC (if applicable)
ð° 7.â¯Cost Involved
| Item | Cost (â¹) |
| Application Fee â Digital | 25,000 |
| Application Fee â Analog | 10,000 |
| Lab Testing & Certifications | 20,000â¯ââ¯50,000 |
| Consultant Fees | 30,000â¯ââ¯60,000 |
| Estimated Total | 85,000â¯ââ¯1.5â¯Lakh+ |
â± 8.â¯Time Taken
- Registration & doc prep: 1â2 weeks
- Lab testing & technical validation: 4â6 weeks
- Portal submission to certificate issuance: 2â4 weeks
- Total: ~8â12 weeks
â ï¸ 9.â¯Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Incomplete technical diagrams or photo submissions
- Using non-NABL/RRSL labs
- Applying with expired DSC
- Not updating approval if design changes occurâcertificate becomes void
ð 10.â¯CallâtoâAction (CTA)
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â 11.â¯FAQs
Q1. Validity of the certificate?
â¡ï¸ Itâs indefinite unless the model design changes
Q2. Who issues the certificate?
â¡ï¸ Department of Consumer Affairs via its online portal
Q3. How many samples are needed?
â¡ï¸ Two certificate-test samples requiredâmust be tested in NABL/RRSL labs
Q4. Fee difference analog vs digital?
â¡ï¸ Analog instruments: â¹10,000; digital: â¹25,000
Q5. Do foreign standards apply?
â¡ï¸ OIML-certified instruments accepted if compliant with Indian standards
