Becoming a registered Packer-Manufacturer under Legal Metrology allows you to legally produce or pack preâpacked commodities in India, ensuring compliance with the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
ð 2.â¯Types of Licenses Offered ð¦
- Packer Registration (Ruleâ¯27, LMPC) â for producers or packers of preâpacked goods
- Manufacturer Registration â for machines/devices (weighing/measuring) built and sold by youâoften combined with packing
- Importer-Packer License â for importers selling preâpackaged goods domestically
ð¯ 3.â¯Who Needs These Services?
- FMCG & food processors producing pre-packed items
- Pharma & cosmetics firms packaging under own brand
- E-commerce sellers handling custom-packed merchandise
- Importers distributing packaged goods in India
ð¡ï¸ 4.â¯Why Choose a Registration Consultant?
- Avoid violations: 247 cases and â¹22.4 lakh fine in Kerala for packer violations in FYâ¯2024â25
- Prepare accurate applications (Ruleâ¯27 compliance)
- Ensure valid premises, NOCs, and packaging declarations
- Manage timely renewals (license valid indefinitelyâbut updates required)
ð 5.â¯Registration Process â Step-by-Step
- Incorporate entity (Pvt Ltd, LLP, etc.)
- Obtain DSC for online filing
- Apply via LMPC portal using ANFâLMâ1 form
- Upload documents (incorporation, NOCs, packaging declarations)
- Pay Rsâ¯500 application fee online
- Premises inspection, if required
- Approval & Certificate issued, valid unless product/packaging changes
ð 6.â¯Required Documents
- Certificate of incorporation, PAN, GST, IEC (if importing)
- Proof of premises title (sale deed or rent agreement + NOC)
- Packaging declaration samples (MRP, batch, Mfg date, net quantity, care number/email)
- DSC & contact information of applicant
- FormâANF LMâ1 and applicable affidavits
ð° 7.â¯Cost Involved
| Component | Estimated Cost (â¹) |
| Application Fee | â¹500 |
| Consultant / Documentation | â¹10,000â¯ââ¯â¹30,000 |
| Premises Documentation & NOC | â¹5,000â¯ââ¯â¹10,000 |
| Renewal updates (if needed) | â¹2,000â¯ââ¯â¹6,000 |
| Estimated Total | â¹15,500â¯ââ¯â¹46,500+ |
â± 8.â¯Time Taken
- Document preparation: 1â2 weeks
- Application submission: 1 week
- Inspection & queries (if any): 2â4 weeks
- Certificate issuance: 1 week
- Total: ~4â8 weeks
â ï¸ 9.â¯Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Incomplete NOCs or premises-related proof
- Missing or incorrect packing declarations (MRP, net quantity, Mfg date)
- Using expired DSC or disorganized affidavits
- Failing to update packaging when product changesâcan invalidate license
ð 10.â¯Call-to-Action (CTA)
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â 11.â¯FAQs
Q1. What is LMPC?
â¡ï¸ It stands for Legal Metrology PreâPacked Commoditiesâcovers packed goods in sealed packages
Q2. Is license valid forever?
â¡ï¸ Yesâunless packaging content or product MRP changes; updates are mandatory
Q3. Can importers sell without license?
â¡ï¸ Noâimporters must have both importer and packer registrations before domestic distribution
Q4. Is inspection always required?
â¡ï¸ It dependsâsome states waive it for well-prepared applications; not universal
Q5. What penalties apply?
â¡ï¸ â¹22.4 lakh fines in recent Kerala crackdown; packing violations penalties continue to rise
