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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 what is To confirm.
Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026
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 portalTo confirm SourceWe did not find the fee on an official page we could read. |
| Importer of weights and measures (section 19) | See Legal Metrology portalTo confirm SourceAs above. |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay. Amounts marked To confirm 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: To confirm
- 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.