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Legal Metrology registration for importers
Importers of packaged goods and of weighing and measuring instruments must register under the Legal Metrology Act. Which registration you need, the portal, documents and the fee the portal shows.
Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026
The short answer
Importers of packaged goods and of weighing and measuring instruments must register under the Legal Metrology Act. Which registration you need, the portal, documents and the fee the portal shows. Key facts: Issued by: Legal Metrology, Department of Consumer Affairs; Validity: As shown on the certificate; Time: Online application on the Legal Metrology portal.
Source: lm.doca.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.
What it is
Legal Metrology rules make sure that what is sold is correctly weighed, measured and labelled. Two registrations matter to importers.
Importers of weights and measures and weighing and measuring instruments apply under section 19 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Manufacturers, packers and importers of packaged commodities register under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. Both applications are made on the Department of Consumer Affairs' Legal Metrology portal.
Who needs it
Importers of pre-packed goods sold to consumers and importers of weighing or measuring instruments. The label of a packaged commodity must carry the declarations the Packaged Commodities Rules require.
Official fees
| Fee | Official amount |
|---|---|
| Registration of importers of packaged commodities (Rule 27) | See Legal Metrology portalNot officially verified SourceWe did not find the fee on an official page we could read. |
| Importer of weights and measures (section 19) | See Legal Metrology portalNot officially verified SourceAs above. |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay. Amounts marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Documents to keep ready
- IEC and PAN
- GST registration
- Business address proof and incorporation or partnership papers
- Details of the products and the labels you plan to use
- Digital signature, as the portal asks
Steps to apply
- Open the Legal Metrology portal and choose the application that matches your imports. lm.doca.gov.in
- For pre-packed goods choose Packaged Commodities Registration (New). For instruments choose Importers of Weights and Measures (New).
- Fill in the form, upload the documents and pay the fee the portal shows. Fee: As shown by the portal
- Download the certificate and print the importer details on your product labels as the rules require.
Where to apply
- Legal Metrology portal: Both applications and the list of registered importers
Govt License is not a government website. We never take government fees or apply for you.
Label rules
Imported packaged goods need declarations on the label, such as the name and address of the importer, the country of origin, the net quantity, the month and year of import and the maximum retail price. Read the Packaged Commodities Rules on the Department of Consumer Affairs website before you print labels.
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
Online application on the Legal Metrology OREGIS portal
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
If you operate without it
The Legal Metrology portal says importers of weights and measures need registration under section 19 of the Act. Importing without it can bring a fine, and jail on repeat offences. We could not read the Act text on indiacode, so the amount is not stated.
Law: Legal Metrology Act 2009 section 19
Not officially verified Source
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Documents missing or unreadable | Upload clear copies of every document asked on the portal. |
| Company director nomination not filed | Complete the nominated director application as well. |
| Wrong category chosen | Pick importer of weights and measures or packaged commodities as per your goods. |
Not officially verified
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.