{"id":54786,"date":"2023-04-10T15:42:21","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T10:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54786"},"modified":"2025-02-15T18:25:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T12:55:57","slug":"key-components-of-lmpc-license-application-and-documentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/key-components-of-lmpc-license-application-and-documentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Components of LMPC License Application and Documentation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting an LMPC certificate provides the right to the importers or manufacturers dealing in pre-packaged commodities. The LMPC license facilitates the movement of goods and customs clearance with low cost and time by an LMPC license application. If any importer has yet to comply with the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, then it would lead to detaining of imported goods by customs authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/key-components-of-lmpc-license-application-and-documentation\/#What_Is_The_Validity_Of_The_LMPC_License\" >What Is The Validity\nOf The LMPC License?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/key-components-of-lmpc-license-application-and-documentation\/#What_If_The_Importer_Failed_To_Obtain_The_LMPC_License_Within_The_Prescribed_Period_Of_Time\" >What If The Importer Failed\nTo Obtain The LMPC License Within The Prescribed Period Of Time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/key-components-of-lmpc-license-application-and-documentation\/#Documents_Required_For_LMPC_License\" >Documents Required For LMPC\nLicense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/key-components-of-lmpc-license-application-and-documentation\/#What_Declarations_Will_Be_Made_In_Pre-Packaged_Commodities_To_Get_The_LMPC_License\" >What Declarations Will Be\nMade In Pre-Packaged Commodities To Get The LMPC License?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/key-components-of-lmpc-license-application-and-documentation\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Grants_The_LMPC_Certificate\"><\/span>Who Grants The LMPC Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\napplicant should file an LMPC license application to the controller or the\nofficer of the Legal metrology department in the State, and the Director of\nLegal Metrology at the Centre grants an LMPC certificate depending upon where\nthe business premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_An_Importer_Need_An_LMPC_License_Application\"><\/span>Why Does An Importer Need\nAn LMPC License Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Legal Metrology Act, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/packaged-commodity-registration\">pre-packed commodity registration<\/a><\/strong> is mandatory for all importers who import a pre-packed commodity to India. According to rule 27 of the LMPC Act, getting a license for pre-packaged goods is mandatory by LMPC license application to the respective authority. If compliance with packaging commodity rules has yet to be done before the goods arrive in India, then penalization is done. Under these rules, importers must ensure that certain mandatory declarations are made on the package of the pre-packed commodities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Different_Kinds_Of_LMPC_Certificates\"><\/span>What Are The Different\nKinds Of LMPC Certificates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare two kinds of LMPC registrations are available under the LMPC Rules based on\nwhich LMPC license application is filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>LMPC License for Importer\n     Registration under Rule 27<\/strong>: This registration is for importers who import does not do any\n     further packing and labelling activity in the pre-packaged commodity, to\n     sell their products in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LMPC License for Packer &amp; Manufacturer\n     Registration under Rule 27<\/strong>: This registration shall be required if the businesses manufacture\n     and pack the goods by themselves or if the businesses are getting\n     manufactured goods from a third party getting them packed in their brand.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_the_LMPC_License_Is_Applied\"><\/span>How Can the LMPC License Is\nApplied?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowings are the procedures for LMPC license application and the process to\nobtain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Step 1: Fill\nOut the Application Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step for obtaining the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/lmpc-importer-license\">LMPC license<\/a><\/strong> is, filling out the application in online or offline mode. Most states have shifted their registration process for a hassle-free online experience. The controller or officer of that particular State&#8217;s legal metrology department is the nodal officer for licensing your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Verify and Attach the Required Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another\nstep in the LMPC license application is getting all the relevant documents for\napplying for the license, such as MOA or AOA documents, GST registration,\nIdentity proof of the business premises and the owner, and any additional\ndocuments the controller of the metrology department request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Submitting the Application Along With the\nCost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After\ncollecting all the relevant documents, the application can be filed along with\nthe documents and the registration fees. If the Manufacturer or importer files\nthe application, the registration fee is Rs.500 or else the application costs\nRs.100 for the dealers and repairers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Granting Of a License<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\napplication filing must be done within 90 days from the date of import. Once\nthe application is filed, it is verified for its genuineness. The controlling\nauthority verifies all the documents and visits the business premises directly\nto verify all the activities. If the officer satisfies the application, he\ngrants the license, or else the application can be returned if the application\nis incomplete or missing any document. This entire registration process takes\naround 7 to 10 days to complete the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Validity_Of_The_LMPC_License\"><\/span>What Is The Validity\nOf The LMPC License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The numerous licenses or registrations under Legal Metrology Act\nhave varying validity periods. In India, each State has its customized set of\nrules and regulations in Legal Metrology laws, validity length, renewal\nprocess, etc. The validity of Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities certificate\nor license is valid for 1 to 5 years, depending upon the State&#8217;s legal\nmetrology department, which is the nodal agency for granting licenses for LMPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_The_Importer_Failed_To_Obtain_The_LMPC_License_Within_The_Prescribed_Period_Of_Time\"><\/span>What If The Importer Failed\nTo Obtain The LMPC License Within The Prescribed Period Of Time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant should apply for the LMPC license within 90 days\nfrom the import&#8217;s commencement date. If the business fails to obtain the\nregistration within the prescribed time period, the owner may face penalties with\na fine or imprisonment. If the business is a partnership firm, then each\npartner of the partnership firm may be punished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_For_LMPC_License\"><\/span>Documents Required For LMPC\nLicense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare the documents required for LMPC License:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\">Importer Exporter Code<\/a><\/strong> (IEC)      certificate of the business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business constitution proof (MOA and AOA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport Size photograph of the applicant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity proof and address of the applicant      (Passport, Aadhar card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sample of declaration (Label) to be placed on      the commodity for verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID proof of the Authorized Signatory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\">GST registration certificate<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN card of the applicant or business owner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered Partnership Deed in case of a      Partnership firm\/ Memorandum of Articles in case of a company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of commercial buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machinery, tools and accessories list with      purchasing bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income tax\/ professional tax certificate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Documents That May Be Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Proof of date of birth of the applicant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>proof of Ownership\/ lease of premises (rental\n     agreement or EB bill)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location map of premises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Objection Certificate from Pollution\n     Control Board or any such competent authority if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Declarations_Will_Be_Made_In_Pre-Packaged_Commodities_To_Get_The_LMPC_License\"><\/span>What Declarations Will Be\nMade In Pre-Packaged Commodities To Get The LMPC License?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The importers should provide the following declarations to register the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/legal-metrology-act-registration\">Legal metrology certificate<\/a><\/strong>. If any importer or Manufacturer fails to declare the following declarations, the business is ineligible to apply for the LMPC license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The package made by the\nManufacturer or the business that does packing should make available standard\nquantities in the package as per rule 5 in the LMPC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is necessary to declare\nwhether the package is a combination, group, or multi-piece package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should mention at the time of\nlicensing whether the package is a retail package or wholesale package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The detail of the commodity is\nmandatory if the package contains perishable commodities like food items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should declare whether the\npackaged goods would also be exported to other countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the pre-packaged item that\nis imported is going to serve as only raw material for a specific industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The declaration is mandatory if\nthe package has a fast-food item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The declaration is necessary when\nthe package has an agricultural product of 5o kg and above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the premises are owned or\nrented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should declare that the company has\nnot been challenged for the last 3 years for the violation of Weights and\nMeasures law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should declare that the premises\nhave been visited and verified by the authority of the Weights and Measures\ndepartment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of any offences has\nbeen made earlier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per <strong>Legal Metrology Act, 2009<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/2102\/1\/a201001.pdf\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>, every sale or distribution of all pre-packaged goods in India, such as export goods, food products, and consumer goods, need a Legal Metrology Certificate from the Metrology Department of Consumer Affairs. The LMPC license application plays a major in applying for the certificate. Before filing an application, every document should be analysed and ready to avoid penalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/eligibility-and-offerings-in-support-of-lmpc-registration\/\">Eligibility And Offerings In Support Of LMPC Registration<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting an LMPC certificate provides the right to the importers or manufacturers dealing in pre-packaged commodities. The LMPC license facilitates the movement of goods and customs clearance with low cost and time by an LMPC license application. 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